Fanny Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationFAN-ee / /ˈfæn.i/French; Latin
Meaning
French: free; Latin: from the name Frances
Historical & Cultural Background
Fanny is often considered a diminutive of Frances or Francis, which means 'free' in Latin. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used in various literary works and has cultural significance in different regions. In some contexts, it has also been associated with playful or affectionate connotations.
Trend Summary
Fanny has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Fannie
- Fany
International Variants
- Fanny (English)
- Fanni (Hungarian)
- Fania (Spanish)
Famous people named Fanny
Fanny Brice was a famous American actress and comedian known for her work in vaudeville and on Broadway.
Fanny Mendelssohn was a notable German composer and pianist, sister of the famous composer Felix Mendelssohn.
Fanny Ardant is a French actress recognized for her roles in numerous films and her contributions to French cinema.
Fanny Blankers-Koen was a Dutch athlete who won four gold medals in track and field at the 1948 Olympics.
Fictional characters named Fanny
Fanny Price is a character in Jane Austen's novel 'Mansfield Park', known for her moral integrity and quiet strength.
Fanny Brice is a character in the musical 'Funny Girl', based on the life of the real-life actress and comedian.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fanny was first seen in the United States in 1880. Fanny has ranked as high as #607 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Fanny has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Fanny (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 8 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 67 |
1881 | 55 |
1882 | 49 |
1883 | 68 |
1884 | 66 |
1885 | 85 |
1886 | 81 |
1887 | 83 |
1888 | 75 |
1889 | 87 |
1890 | 84 |
1891 | 84 |
1892 | 92 |
1893 | 79 |
1894 | 90 |
1895 | 94 |
1896 | 108 |
1897 | 78 |
1898 | 78 |
1899 | 73 |
1900 | 86 |
1901 | 60 |
1902 | 68 |
1903 | 79 |
1904 | 65 |
1905 | 71 |
1906 | 71 |
1907 | 103 |
1908 | 86 |
1909 | 79 |
1910 | 102 |
1911 | 100 |
1912 | 116 |
1913 | 124 |
1914 | 167 |
1915 | 211 |
1916 | 241 |
1917 | 209 |
1918 | 202 |
1919 | 190 |
1920 | 222 |
1921 | 170 |
1922 | 194 |
1923 | 177 |
1924 | 167 |
1925 | 188 |
1926 | 163 |
1927 | 166 |
1928 | 149 |
1929 | 139 |
1930 | 124 |
1931 | 109 |
1932 | 93 |
1933 | 80 |
1934 | 91 |
1935 | 88 |
1936 | 49 |
1937 | 43 |
1938 | 64 |
1939 | 50 |
1940 | 36 |
1941 | 40 |
1942 | 44 |
1943 | 50 |
1944 | 36 |
1945 | 45 |
1946 | 26 |
1947 | 37 |
1948 | 31 |
1949 | 39 |
1950 | 38 |
1951 | 29 |
1952 | 27 |
1953 | 29 |
1954 | 32 |
1955 | 34 |
1956 | 31 |
1957 | 32 |
1958 | 27 |
1959 | 29 |
1960 | 28 |
1961 | 27 |
1962 | 30 |
1963 | 29 |
1964 | 30 |
1965 | 27 |
1966 | 18 |
1967 | 15 |
1968 | 31 |
1969 | 21 |
1970 | 28 |
1971 | 34 |
1972 | 33 |
1973 | 51 |
1974 | 40 |
1975 | 41 |
1976 | 36 |
1977 | 30 |
1978 | 33 |
1979 | 47 |
1980 | 40 |
1981 | 42 |
1982 | 44 |
1983 | 36 |
1984 | 41 |
1985 | 41 |
1986 | 35 |
1987 | 48 |
1988 | 60 |
1989 | 63 |
1990 | 68 |
1991 | 71 |
1992 | 76 |
1993 | 77 |
1994 | 58 |
1995 | 51 |
1996 | 39 |
1997 | 41 |
1998 | 44 |
1999 | 42 |
2000 | 32 |
2001 | 52 |
2002 | 37 |
2003 | 41 |
2004 | 41 |
2005 | 28 |
2006 | 34 |
2007 | 39 |
2008 | 50 |
2009 | 44 |
2010 | 25 |
2011 | 30 |
2012 | 27 |
2013 | 17 |
2014 | 31 |
2015 | 51 |
2016 | 29 |
2017 | 18 |
2018 | 16 |
2019 | 19 |
2020 | 10 |
2021 | 23 |
2022 | 27 |
2023 | 19 |
2024 | 25 |