Nannie
Nannie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Grace or favor.
Origin and history
Nannie originated as a English diminutive of Anne or Anna, which derive from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'favor' or 'grace'. It was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, but it has become very rare in recent decades. Today, it carries a vintage, traditional charm.
Popularity in the United States
25,560 babies in the United States have been named Nannie since 1880. It ranks #909 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- VA (20.9 %)
- NC (17.8 %)
- KY (15.1 %)
- TN (10.7 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 3,165 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,599 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,391 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,997 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,243 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,740 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,438 |
| 1950-1960 | 640 |
| 1960-1970 | 232 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Nannie
- Nannie Helen Burroughs: Educator, Civil rights activist
- Nannie Doss: Infamous historical figure
Fun facts
- Nannie was a top 100 name for girls in the United States during the late 19th century.
- It originally developed in English as a pet form of Nan, which itself stems from Anne or Hannah.