Annielee Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-ee-lee /ˈæniˌli/
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Grace; favor
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Annielee is a modern compound name that combines the elements "Annie" and "Lee." The name "Annie" is a diminutive of "Anne," which has its roots in the Hebrew name "Hannah," meaning "grace" or "favor." This name was adopted into Greek as "Anna" and subsequently into Latin as "Anna," before being introduced into Old French as "Anne." The name gained prominence in the English-speaking world through various biblical references, particularly in the New Testament, where Anna is the name of a prophetess mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, dating back to the 1st century CE. The name "Lee" has Old English origins, derived from the word "leah," meaning "clearing" or "meadow," and has been used as both a surname and a given name since the medieval period.
The combination of these two elements into Annielee reflects a trend in the 20th and 21st centuries towards unique and blended names. While the individual components have rich historical backgrounds, the specific form "Annielee" is more contemporary and does not have significant historical milestones associated with it.
However, the name "Annie" has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, including Annie Oakley, a famous sharpshooter in the late 19th century, and Annie Besant, a prominent social reformer and Theosophist in the early 20th century. Culturally, the name Annielee may evoke associations of grace and nature, given its components.
The name "Annie" has often been linked to themes of kindness and warmth, while "Lee" can symbolize tranquility and pastoral beauty. Such associations contribute to the name's appeal, as it embodies a sense of charm and simplicity.
Overall, Annielee represents a modern synthesis of traditional names, reflecting both historical significance and contemporary naming practices.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Annielee was first seen in the United States in 1911.
Annielee has ranked as high as #4066 nationally, which occurred in 1914, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Annielee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Annielee 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 Annielee 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 Annielee.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 8 | 8 |
| 1921 | 5 | 5 |
| 1919 | 7 | 7 |
| 1918 | 8 | 8 |
| 1917 | 7 | 7 |
| 1916 | 9 | 9 |
| 1914 | 10 | 10 |
| 1913 | 7 | 7 |
| 1912 | 5 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Annielee
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