Annie
Annie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Grace, favor.
Origin and history
Annie originated as an English diminutive of Anne, which derives from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning grace or favor. Though predominantly used for females in the United States, it has recorded masculine usage historically. It remains a classic, friendly name in American naming culture.
Popularity in the United States
1,927 babies in the United States have been named Annie since 1880. It ranks #2929 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- AL (23.3 %)
- GA (22.5 %)
- NC (20.1 %)
- MS (18.7 %)
- SC (10.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 79 |
| 1890-1900 | 89 |
| 1900-1910 | 146 |
| 1910-1920 | 268 |
| 1920-1930 | 434 |
| 1930-1940 | 433 |
| 1940-1950 | 242 |
| 1950-1960 | 140 |
| 1960-1970 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 43 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- Annie developed as a cozy pet form of Anne before becoming popular as an independent given name.
- Although primarily given to females, Annie has a continuous minor history of usage for males in U.S. birth records.