Annie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Grace; Favor
Background: The name Annie originates from the English diminutive of Ann, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' The French form Anne, and its Latin equivalent Anna, also carry the same meanings, creating a rich tapestry of linguistic connections to the idea of grace.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#103
Total births
360,467
Most popular decade
1920s
(209,706 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+122 ranks)
Years in Top 100
68
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.5% male
99.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #809
- Peak year
- 1927
- Peak year births
- 60
- Peak rank
- #872
- Most recent year
- 2020
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,015
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 1,258
- First year rank
- #11
- Peak year
- 1922
- Peak year births
- 7,476
- Peak rank
- #30
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,564
- Recent rank
- #191
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).