Annis
Annis is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure, chaste, or sacred.
Origin and history
Annis is an archaic English form of Agnes, derived from the Greek name Hagne. It was widely used in medieval England and transferred to early American colonies. Today, it is extremely rare in modern U.S. birth records, carrying a vintage, historical quality.
Popularity in the United States
2,914 babies in the United States have been named Annis since 1880. It ranks #3286 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TN (20.3 %)
- NC (12.7 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- AL (10.6 %)
- GA (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 100 |
| 1890-1900 | 193 |
| 1900-1910 | 255 |
| 1910-1920 | 548 |
| 1920-1930 | 606 |
| 1930-1940 | 487 |
| 1940-1950 | 397 |
| 1950-1960 | 208 |
| 1960-1970 | 75 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Annis arose in the Middle Ages as a vernacular English pronunciation and spelling of Agnes.
- The name was brought to North America by early English settlers and appears in 17th and 18th-century records.