Annie
Annie first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1922, when 7,476 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,690.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Annie popular?
Rising Annie has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 8,571 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,867 | |
| 2000s | 8,861 | |
| 1990s | 8,614 | |
| 1980s | 8,262 | |
| 1970s | 5,418 | |
| 1960s | 9,652 | |
| 1950s | 23,682 | |
| 1940s | 38,714 | |
| 1930s | 48,946 | |
| 1920s | 69,468 | |
| 1910s | 52,301 | |
| 1900s | 27,748 | |
| 1890s | 23,122 | |
| 1880s | 17,027 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Annie mean?
Annie is a pet form of Anna or Ann, from the Hebrew Hannah, “grace, favour.” It became a beloved name in its own right, from Little Orphan Annie to Annie Oakley.
Nicknames for Annie
- Nan
Variants & spellings
- Anny
- Annie
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Frequently asked questions
Is Annie a boy or a girl name?
Annie is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Annie a popular name right now?
Annie has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Annie?
In 2025, Annie ranked #182 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Annie most popular?
Annie was most popular in 1922, when about 7,476 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Annie?
Common nicknames for Annie include Nan.