Annie
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
360,467 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1922 Peak Popularity Year
7,513 Peak Births

Annie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Annie has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the name Hannah, which means grace or favor. It evolved through language history from Hannah to Anna and finally to Annie. The name is characterized by its connotations of gracefulness and charm. There is no significant biblical relevance. Annie saw a rise in popularity in the 19th century and remains a beloved name today.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Annie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈæni/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

Annie is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

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Meaning

grace, favor

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Language Evolution

Hannah, Anna, Annie

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Historical Usage

Annie gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, partly due to its use in literature and popular culture.

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Variants & Derivatives

Anna, Hannah, Ann

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Modern Popularity & Image

Annie is perceived as a classic and endearing name, often associated with innocence and sweetness.

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Famous People

Annie Oakley, Annie Leibovitz, Annie Murphy

📊 Annie Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Rising
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Annie Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 7,513 peak births in 1922

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Mississippi

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 13 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Annie" - Complete Guide (2 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Annie". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 2 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Annie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Annie"

"Annie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1023rd of 7545 727
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1068th of 6773 705
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2294th of 7552 238
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 8221st of 10718 16
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 8573rd of 16616 49
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 23106th of 23106 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 28th of 9107 133,909
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 52nd of 9204 85,360
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 155th of 12526 44,494
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 377th of 19264 9,841
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 325th of 27321 13,042
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 355th of 35406 14,158
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 272nd of 30306 14,263

Regional Popularity of "Annie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 31.99%
757th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 30.81%
725th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 55.03%
1570th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Annie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
14.69%
208th/1416
12.33%
170th/1379
0.25%
6th/2366
8.84%
101st/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
17.85%
276th/1546
17.99%
280th/1556
0.59%
14th/2353
11.31%
175th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
17.60%
392nd/2227
16.26%
395th/2430
2.56%
73rd/2853
13.59%
377th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
15.49%
455th/2937
14.84%
517th/3483
7.76%
273rd/3518
10.81%
437th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
8.55%
315th/3685
8.09%
362nd/4475
6.35%
330th/5194
4.70%
297th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
7.92%
363rd/4582
6.25%
323rd/5164
5.37%
393rd/7313
4.49%
335th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
6.73%
268th/3984
6.40%
287th/4487
3.78%
258th/6822
4.48%
281st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Annie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Annie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Annie" in the United States

The name Annie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Annie has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Annie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1023rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1068th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2294th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8221st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8573rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 28th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 52nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 155th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 377th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 325th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 355th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 272nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Annie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Annie name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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