Birdie
Birdie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Little bird; bird-like.
Origin and history
Birdie originated as an English diminutive meaning 'little bird' or as a pet form of names like Beatrice or Bertha. Popular in the late 19th century, it experienced a modern revival in the United States during the 2020s. It offers a vintage, nature-inspired charm that appeals to contemporary parents.
Popularity in the United States
14,708 babies in the United States have been named Birdie since 1880. It ranks #1293 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #752.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19 %)
- TN (9.8 %)
- MS (8.5 %)
- GA (6.7 %)
- KY (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,237 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,615 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,605 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,183 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,158 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,339 |
| 1940-1950 | 884 |
| 1950-1960 | 433 |
| 1960-1970 | 187 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 50 |
| 2010-2019 | 777 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,125 |
Famous people named Birdie
- Birdie Tebbetts: Baseball Player, Baseball Manager
Fun facts
- Birdie was a top 200 name in the late 19th century in the U.S. before dropping in usage, but it has re-entered modern naming trends.
- It historically served both as an independent nature name and as a endearing pet form for classic names such as Elizabeth, Beatrice, or Bertha.