Fannie
Fannie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free or from France.
Origin and history
Fannie is a classic English diminutive of Frances or Francesa, ultimately tracing back to a Germanic word meaning 'free.' It was highly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Today, it is used much less frequently, often appreciated for its vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
85,580 babies in the United States have been named Fannie since 1880. It ranks #416 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1768.
States where it is most popular
- GA (10.9 %)
- AL (10.4 %)
- MS (8.8 %)
- NC (8.7 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7,527 |
| 1890-1900 | 9,898 |
| 1900-1910 | 10,346 |
| 1910-1920 | 16,633 |
| 1920-1930 | 16,456 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,552 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,471 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,670 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,551 |
| 1970-1980 | 869 |
| 1980-1990 | 635 |
| 1990-2000 | 584 |
| 2000-2010 | 559 |
| 2010-2019 | 496 |
| 2020-2029 | 333 |
Famous people named Fannie
- Fannie Lou Hamer: Civil Rights Activist, Leader
- Fannie Flagg: Author, Actress
- Fannie Farmer: Author, Culinary Expert
Fun facts
- Fannie was a top 50 girl name in the United States during the late 19th century.
- It originated as a diminutive of Frances, which derives from the Latin word for 'Frank' or 'free person.'