Annie Girl

Popularity: #175 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-ee /ˈæni/

Origin: Hebrew; English; French

Meaning: Hebrew: Grace; English: Diminutive of Anne; French: Grace

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Annie is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." The name Hannah made its way into Greek as Ἄννα (Anna) and subsequently into Latin as Anna. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it became Anne, and from there it evolved into the diminutive form Annie in English.

This linguistic journey reflects the name's enduring appeal across various cultures and languages, illustrating its roots in the concept of grace and favor. Historically, the name Annie has been associated with several notable figures and events.

One of the most significant biblical references is to Hannah, the mother of the prophet Samuel, who is celebrated for her piety and devotion. The name Anna also appears in the New Testament, where Anna the Prophetess recognizes the infant Jesus in the Temple.

The name gained further prominence in the Christian tradition through various saints named Anne, including Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, whose feast day is celebrated in several Christian denominations. This association with revered figures contributed to the name's popularity in medieval Europe.

Culturally, the name Annie has resonated through literature and the arts, often symbolizing innocence and virtue. It has appeared in various works, including the beloved musical "Annie," which portrays themes of hope and resilience.

The name's diminutive form, Annie, has been embraced in many cultures as a term of endearment, further solidifying its place in the hearts of those who bear it. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its rich historical and cultural significance, as well as its association with positive attributes such as grace and favor.

Famous people named Annie

In this section, you will find notable people named Annie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Annie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Annie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Annie Leibovitz is a photographer best known for her portraits of celebrities and her work for Rolling Stone magazine.

Annie Oakley is a sharpshooter best known for her performances in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.

Annie Potts is an actress best known for Ghostbusters, Designing Women, and Pretty in Pink.

Annie Murphy is an actress best known for her role in Schitt's Creek.

Annie Lennox is a singer and songwriter best known for her work with Eurythmics and her solo career.

Annie Dillard is an author best known for Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and Teaching a Stone to Talk.

Annie Proulx is an author best known for The Shipping News and Brokeback Mountain.

Annie Clark is a musician best known as St. Vincent and for her albums such as Actor and Masseduction.

Annie McKee is an author and educator best known for her work on leadership and emotional intelligence.

Annie B. Jones is a notable figure in the literary world known for founding the first African American library in the United States.

Fictional characters named Annie

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Annie is a fictional character from the musical and film Annie. She is an optimistic orphan who dreams of finding her parents and a better life.

Annie Wilkes is a fictional character from the novel and film Misery. She is a former nurse who becomes dangerously obsessed with a novelist after rescuing him from an accident.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Annie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EmilyLucyMollyKatieGraceClaraSophie

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Annie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

HannahEllaLilyChloeRubyNoraMiaSadie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Annie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Annie has ranked as high as #56 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, and South Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Annie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Annie 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 Annie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Annie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,690 0 1,690
2024 1,570 0 1,570
2023 1,484 0 1,484
2022 1,417 0 1,417
2021 1,307 0 1,307
2020 1,108 5 1,103
2019 1,108 0 1,108
2018 1,091 0 1,091
2017 1,092 0 1,092
2016 1,131 0 1,131
2015 1,010 0 1,010
2014 1,058 0 1,058
2013 905 0 905
2012 835 0 835
2011 824 0 824
2010 813 0 813
2009 858 0 858
2008 824 0 824
2007 784 0 784
2006 813 0 813
2005 839 0 839
2004 817 0 817
2003 924 0 924
2002 977 0 977
2001 983 0 983
2000 1,042 0 1,042
1999 986 0 986
1998 921 0 921
1997 927 0 927
1996 999 0 999
1995 928 0 928
1994 803 0 803
1993 762 0 762
1992 730 0 730
1991 742 6 736
1990 822 0 822
1989 747 5 742
1988 726 5 721
1987 667 8 659
1986 719 0 719
1985 836 5 831
1984 802 8 794
1983 806 0 806
1982 1,022 6 1,016
1981 979 6 973
1980 1,001 0 1,001
1979 910 0 910
1978 662 0 662
1977 541 0 541
1976 464 0 464
1975 487 0 487
1974 464 0 464
1973 469 5 464
1972 438 0 438
1971 489 0 489
1970 499 0 499
1969 571 0 571
1968 611 0 611
1967 690 0 690
1966 742 6 736
1965 820 5 815
1964 1,034 0 1,034
1963 1,120 0 1,120
1962 1,310 11 1,299
1961 1,305 7 1,298
1960 1,486 8 1,478
1959 1,607 19 1,588
1958 1,737 14 1,723
1957 1,843 11 1,832
1956 2,125 9 2,116
1955 2,233 13 2,220
1954 2,415 6 2,409
1953 2,578 15 2,563
1952 2,860 22 2,838
1951 3,080 18 3,062
1950 3,344 13 3,331
1949 3,466 13 3,453
1948 3,742 21 3,721
1947 3,776 18 3,758
1946 3,671 20 3,651
1945 3,767 26 3,741
1944 3,755 17 3,738
1943 4,091 21 4,070
1942 4,332 39 4,293
1941 4,106 33 4,073
1940 4,250 34 4,216
1939 4,186 31 4,155
1938 4,593 31 4,562
1937 4,527 48 4,479
1936 4,565 36 4,529
1935 4,899 50 4,849
1934 5,066 48 5,018
1933 5,161 38 5,123
1932 5,437 52 5,385
1931 5,139 49 5,090
1930 5,806 50 5,756
1929 6,002 47 5,955
1928 6,384 55 6,329
1927 6,622 60 6,562
1926 6,919 42 6,877
1925 7,393 43 7,350
1924 7,388 41 7,347
1923 7,125 30 7,095
1922 7,513 37 7,476
1921 7,250 41 7,209
1920 7,306 38 7,268
1919 7,179 33 7,146
1918 6,782 39 6,743
1917 6,433 29 6,404
1916 6,139 34 6,105
1915 5,966 30 5,936
1914 4,823 23 4,800
1913 4,292 25 4,267
1912 4,103 20 4,083
1911 3,308 10 3,298
1910 3,544 25 3,519
1909 2,921 17 2,904
1908 2,832 12 2,820
1907 2,906 15 2,891
1906 2,785 11 2,774
1905 2,812 19 2,793
1904 2,643 12 2,631
1903 2,564 13 2,551
1902 2,675 11 2,664
1901 2,413 17 2,396
1900 3,343 19 3,324
1899 2,300 11 2,289
1898 2,484 14 2,470
1897 2,312 5 2,307
1896 2,364 6 2,358
1895 2,405 15 2,390
1894 2,403 10 2,393
1893 2,261 10 2,251
1892 2,355 7 2,348
1891 2,101 5 2,096
1890 2,226 6 2,220
1889 2,137 14 2,123
1888 2,199 11 2,188
1887 1,857 13 1,844
1886 1,770 5 1,765
1885 1,712 9 1,703
1884 1,739 0 1,739
1883 1,597 8 1,589
1882 1,500 8 1,492
1881 1,331 5 1,326
1880 1,264 6 1,258

Top States for Annie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 141
9%
CA 96
6%
OH 79
5%
PA 64
4%
GA 63
4%
NC 58
4%
TN 56
4%
FL 54
3%
KY 53
3%
AL 53
3%
UT 50
3%
NY 48
3%
MO 47
3%
LA 43
3%
IL 43
3%
IN 43
3%
MI 38
2%
VA 36
2%
MA 35
2%
NJ 32
2%
MN 31
2%
AZ 29
2%
CO 28
2%
WA 28
2%
KS 27
2%
WI 27
2%
SC 26
2%
OK 25
2%
AR 24
2%
MS 23
1%
IA 21
1%
MD 21
1%
ID 19
1%
NE 15
1%
CT 13
1%
OR 12
1%
MT 9
1%
SD 8
1%
NH 6
0%
WV 5
0%
AK 5
0%
NV 5
0%
NM 5
0%