Nannie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nannie is an English name that originated as a diminutive of Anne, which traces back to the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor. It evolved through various forms in different languages, maintaining its association with kindness. While there is no direct biblical relevance, its roots are deeply connected to biblical names. Nannie gained popularity in the 19th century and is now seen as a vintage name with a warm image.
The name Nannie is most popular in Virginia, 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 Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nannie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Nannie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5669th out of 7545 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 254th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 441st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1284th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4798th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18582nd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Nannie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nannie"
Pronunciation
/ˈnæni/
Origin
English
Etymology
Nannie is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
Meaning
grace, favor
Language Evolution
Hannah (Hebrew), Anna (Latin), Anne (Old French), Nannie (English)
Historical Usage
Nannie became popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th century as a term of endearment and as a standalone name.
Variants & Derivatives
Nan, Nana, Annie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nannie is perceived as a charming and vintage name, often associated with warmth and affection.
Famous People
Nannie Doss, an American serial killer, Nannie Burroughs, an African American educator and civil rights leader
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nannie"
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 "Nannie"
"Nannie" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5669th of 7545 | 20 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 254th of 9107 | 12,390 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 441st of 9204 | 4,527 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1284th of 12526 | 1,228 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4798th of 19264 | 183 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18582nd of 27321 | 22 |
Regional Popularity of "Nannie" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
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 "Nannie" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
53.11% 752nd/1416 |
63.89% 881st/1379 |
6.72% 159th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
80.60% 1246th/1546 |
87.85% 1367th/1556 |
11.86% 279th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
25.27% 721st/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
75.78% 2666th/3518 |
- |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nannie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nannie" 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.