Annie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Annie has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the name Hannah, which means grace or favor. It evolved through language history from Hannah to Anna and finally to Annie. The name is characterized by its connotations of gracefulness and charm. There is no significant biblical relevance. Annie saw a rise in popularity in the 19th century and remains a beloved name today.
The name Annie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Annie has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Annie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1023rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1068th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2294th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8221st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8573rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 28th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 52nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 155th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 377th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 325th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 355th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 272nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Annie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Annie"
Pronunciation
/ˈæni/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Annie is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
Meaning
grace, favor
Language Evolution
Hannah, Anna, Annie
Historical Usage
Annie gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, partly due to its use in literature and popular culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Anna, Hannah, Ann
Modern Popularity & Image
Annie is perceived as a classic and endearing name, often associated with innocence and sweetness.
Famous People
Annie Oakley, Annie Leibovitz, Annie Murphy
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Annie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Annie"
"Annie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1023rd of 7545 | 727 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1068th of 6773 | 705 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2294th of 7552 | 238 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8221st of 10718 | 16 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8573rd of 16616 | 49 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 28th of 9107 | 133,909 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 52nd of 9204 | 85,360 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 155th of 12526 | 44,494 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 377th of 19264 | 9,841 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 325th of 27321 | 13,042 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 355th of 35406 | 14,158 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 272nd of 30306 | 14,263 |
Regional Popularity of "Annie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
31.99% 757th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
30.81% 725th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
55.03% 1570th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Annie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
14.69% 208th/1416 |
12.33% 170th/1379 |
0.25% 6th/2366 |
8.84% 101st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
17.85% 276th/1546 |
17.99% 280th/1556 |
0.59% 14th/2353 |
11.31% 175th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
17.60% 392nd/2227 |
16.26% 395th/2430 |
2.56% 73rd/2853 |
13.59% 377th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
15.49% 455th/2937 |
14.84% 517th/3483 |
7.76% 273rd/3518 |
10.81% 437th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.55% 315th/3685 |
8.09% 362nd/4475 |
6.35% 330th/5194 |
4.70% 297th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.92% 363rd/4582 |
6.25% 323rd/5164 |
5.37% 393rd/7313 |
4.49% 335th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
6.73% 268th/3984 |
6.40% 287th/4487 |
3.78% 258th/6822 |
4.48% 281st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Annie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Annie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.