Effie Girl
Origin(s)
Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: well-spoken; English: short form of Euphemia
Historical & Cultural Background
Effie is often considered a diminutive of Euphemia, which has roots in ancient Greek. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used in literature and theater, contributing to its cultural significance.
Trend Summary
Effie has seen a modest resurgence in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Elsie, Edie, Annie, Lottie, Hattie, Maggie, Daisy, Nellie
Variants
- Euphie
- Effy
International Variants
- Eufemia (Italian)
- Eufémie (French)
Famous people named Effie
Effie Gray was a Victorian art critic and the wife of the painter John Everett Millais.
Effie Trinket is a character from Suzanne Collins' 'The Hunger Games' series, known for her flamboyant personality.
Fictional characters named Effie
Effie Trinket from 'The Hunger Games' serves as a stylist and escort for the protagonist.
Effie from 'The Effie Gray' film is based on the life of Effie Gray, exploring her marriage to John Ruskin.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Effie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Effie has ranked as high as #328 nationally which occurred in 1919 and has been most popular in North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama, and Louisiana. 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 (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 5 | |
TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 406 |
1881 | 463 |
1882 | 561 |
1883 | 507 |
1884 | 558 |
1885 | 613 |
1886 | 672 |
1887 | 615 |
1888 | 744 |
1889 | 711 |
1890 | 717 |
1891 | 704 |
1892 | 721 |
1893 | 674 |
1894 | 712 |
1895 | 708 |
1896 | 716 |
1897 | 698 |
1898 | 714 |
1899 | 597 |
1900 | 752 |
1901 | 545 |
1902 | 658 |
1903 | 552 |
1904 | 578 |
1905 | 542 |
1906 | 578 |
1907 | 578 |
1908 | 549 |
1909 | 538 |
1910 | 572 |
1911 | 549 |
1912 | 666 |
1913 | 708 |
1914 | 726 |
1915 | 844 |
1916 | 878 |
1917 | 892 |
1918 | 919 |
1919 | 929 |
1920 | 895 |
1921 | 848 |
1922 | 810 |
1923 | 779 |
1924 | 765 |
1925 | 780 |
1926 | 644 |
1927 | 601 |
1928 | 529 |
1929 | 520 |
1930 | 488 |
1931 | 421 |
1932 | 417 |
1933 | 406 |
1934 | 431 |
1935 | 388 |
1936 | 324 |
1937 | 379 |
1938 | 302 |
1939 | 288 |
1940 | 291 |
1941 | 250 |
1942 | 270 |
1943 | 230 |
1944 | 200 |
1945 | 222 |
1946 | 227 |
1947 | 227 |
1948 | 203 |
1949 | 207 |
1950 | 185 |
1951 | 184 |
1952 | 172 |
1953 | 157 |
1954 | 145 |
1955 | 153 |
1956 | 130 |
1957 | 115 |
1958 | 128 |
1959 | 114 |
1960 | 96 |
1961 | 98 |
1962 | 85 |
1963 | 88 |
1964 | 76 |
1965 | 84 |
1966 | 67 |
1967 | 63 |
1968 | 71 |
1969 | 70 |
1970 | 79 |
1971 | 91 |
1972 | 59 |
1973 | 57 |
1974 | 61 |
1975 | 63 |
1976 | 52 |
1977 | 33 |
1978 | 52 |
1979 | 39 |
1980 | 48 |
1981 | 37 |
1982 | 29 |
1983 | 26 |
1984 | 44 |
1985 | 21 |
1986 | 19 |
1987 | 26 |
1988 | 26 |
1989 | 26 |
1990 | 24 |
1991 | 20 |
1992 | 17 |
1993 | 16 |
1994 | 13 |
1995 | 18 |
1996 | 18 |
1997 | 18 |
1998 | 15 |
1999 | 16 |
2000 | 18 |
2001 | 17 |
2002 | 17 |
2003 | 18 |
2004 | 16 |
2005 | 24 |
2006 | 23 |
2007 | 25 |
2008 | 29 |
2009 | 33 |
2010 | 28 |
2011 | 42 |
2012 | 38 |
2013 | 39 |
2014 | 50 |
2015 | 54 |
2016 | 68 |
2017 | 68 |
2018 | 77 |
2019 | 58 |
2020 | 62 |
2021 | 83 |
2022 | 72 |
2023 | 91 |
2024 | 71 |