Annamae Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-uh-may /ˈænəˌmeɪ/
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: English: Gracious; Latin: Beloved
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Annamae is a compound of two elements: "Anna" and "Mae." The name Anna has its roots in the Hebrew name Channah, meaning "grace" or "favor." This name was adopted into Greek as Anna and subsequently into Latin, where it became widely used in Christian contexts, particularly due to its association with Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, who is venerated in both the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. The name Mae, on the other hand, is often considered a variant of May, which is derived from the Latin word "maius," referring to the month of May, traditionally associated with spring and rebirth.
The combination of these two names into Annamae reflects a blending of cultural and linguistic influences that is characteristic of many names in English-speaking contexts. Historically, the name Anna has been used since the early Christian era, with references to Saint Anne appearing in texts from the 2nd century onward.
The name gained further prominence in the Middle Ages, particularly in Europe, where it was common among royalty and nobility. The name Mae, while also prevalent, saw a rise in usage during the 19th century, often as a standalone name or as part of compound names.
The combination Annamae likely emerged in the 20th century, reflecting a trend toward unique and personalized names that incorporate traditional elements. Culturally, names like Annamae resonate with themes of grace and femininity, drawing on the positive connotations of both Anna and Mae.
The name's structure allows for various diminutive forms, such as Anna or Mae, which have their own historical significance and cultural associations. The enduring appeal of names like Annamae can be attributed to their melodic quality and the rich historical narratives associated with their components, making them meaningful choices for many families.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Annamae was first seen in the United States in 1896.
Annamae has ranked as high as #753 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Annamae has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Annamae is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Annamae was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Annamae (2022)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Annamae.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1948 | 29 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1946 | 31 |
| 1945 | 28 |
| 1944 | 36 |
| 1943 | 41 |
| 1942 | 50 |
| 1941 | 40 |
| 1940 | 43 |
| 1939 | 52 |
| 1938 | 56 |
| 1937 | 62 |
| 1936 | 63 |
| 1935 | 61 |
| 1934 | 58 |
| 1933 | 64 |
| 1932 | 54 |
| 1931 | 54 |
| 1930 | 67 |
| 1929 | 70 |
| 1928 | 86 |
| 1927 | 92 |
| 1926 | 106 |
| 1925 | 142 |
| 1924 | 117 |
| 1923 | 134 |
| 1922 | 143 |
| 1921 | 125 |
| 1920 | 100 |
| 1919 | 73 |
| 1918 | 88 |
| 1917 | 92 |
| 1916 | 82 |
| 1915 | 64 |
| 1914 | 36 |
| 1913 | 43 |
| 1912 | 33 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1910 | 15 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1908 | 22 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1906 | 16 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1896 | 8 |