Nanie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNAN-ee / ˈnæniEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: Diminutive of Nancy; Hebrew: Grace
Historical & Cultural Background
Nanie is often considered a diminutive form of Nancy, which has roots in Hebrew. The name Nancy gained popularity in the 18th century and has been used in various cultures. Nanie, as a variant, is less common but retains a similar affectionate quality. It is often used in familial or close-knit contexts.
Trend Summary
Nanie has not been widely popular in the United States and remains relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nanny
- Nance
International Variants
- Nani (Japanese)
- Nani (Hawaiian)
Famous people named Nanie
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Fictional characters named Nanie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nanie was first seen in the United States in 1881. Nanie has ranked as high as #721 nationally, which occurred in 1914, and has been most popular in Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Nanie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nanie (1931)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 14 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1892 | 14 |
| 1893 | 11 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1896 | 16 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 15 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1901 | 12 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 11 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 15 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 17 |
| 1911 | 14 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 32 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 27 |
| 1922 | 19 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1928 | 16 |
| 1929 | 23 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1947 | 6 |