Effie
Effie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Well-spoken or auspicious speech.
Origin and history
Effie is traditionally a diminutive of Euphemia, derived from Greek words meaning well-spoken or pleasant speech. It was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and has seen modest modern usage as a vintage revival name.
Popularity in the United States
44,256 babies in the United States have been named Effie since 1880. It ranks #646 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1637.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9 %)
- NC (9 %)
- GA (8 %)
- KY (6.4 %)
- AL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5,850 |
| 1890-1900 | 6,961 |
| 1900-1910 | 5,870 |
| 1910-1920 | 7,683 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,171 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,844 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,327 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,483 |
| 1960-1970 | 798 |
| 1970-1980 | 586 |
| 1980-1990 | 302 |
| 1990-2000 | 175 |
| 2000-2010 | 220 |
| 2010-2019 | 522 |
| 2020-2029 | 464 |
Famous people named Effie
- Effie Gray: Writer, Artists' model
- Effie Waller Smith: Poet
Fun facts
- The name gained renewed attention in modern popular culture through the character Effie Trinket in Suzanne Collins's 'The Hunger Games' series.
- Effie was a top 100 name in the United States during the late 19th century.