Annie

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Annie is a diminutive of Anne or Anna, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It became a standalone name popular in English-speaking countries, combining warmth and simplicity with timeless charm.

Current Popularity

#182 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #180, likely #158 to #202

↗Rising fast

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,766. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 824
  • 2012: 835
  • 2013: 905
  • 2014: 1,058
  • 2015: 1,010
  • 2016: 1,131
  • 2017: 1,092
  • 2018: 1,091
  • 2019: 1,108
  • 2020: 1,103
  • 2021: 1,307
  • 2022: 1,417
  • 2023: 1,484
  • 2024: 1,570
  • 2025: 1,690
  • 2026 (projected): 1,766

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Ann, Anna, Nan, Nanny
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
  • •Works well as both a formal name and nickname
  • •Associated with the beloved musical 'Annie'
  • •Has a sweet, approachable quality that ages well

Famous People

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Annie Leibovitz

Renowned portrait photographer

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Annie Oakley

Legendary sharpshooter and Wild West performer

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Annie Lennox

Singer-songwriter and Eurythmics vocalist

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Annie Hall

Iconic character from Woody Allen's film

Statistics

360,253

Total births since 1880

1922

Peak year

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