Effie Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationEF-ee / /ˈɛfi/

Greek; English

Meaning

Greek: well-spoken; English: short form of Euphemia

Historical & Cultural Background

Effie is often considered a diminutive of Euphemia, which has Greek roots meaning 'well-spoken' or 'to speak well.' The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity in the 19th century, often associated with literary works and characters. While traditionally feminine, Effie has been used as a boy's name in some contexts.

Trend Summary

Effie has seen limited use as a boy's name and remains relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ephraim

International Variants

  • Efi (Hebrew)
  • Euphemia (Greek)

Famous people named Effie

Fictional characters named Effie

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Effie was first seen in the United States in 1883. Effie has ranked as high as #455 nationally, which occurred in 1900, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Effie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Effie

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18837
18875
18886
18898
18916
18925
18946
18957
18968
18997
190013
19016
19026
19057
19117
19138
19156
191611
191710
191810
19199
192210
192311
19248
19268
19279
19295
193010
19365
19375
19425
19737