Nannie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ˈnæni/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Nannie is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

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Meaning

grace, favor

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Language Evolution

Hannah (Hebrew), Anna (Latin), Anne (Old French), Nannie (English)

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Historical Usage

Nannie became popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th century as a term of endearment and as a standalone name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Nan, Nana, Annie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Nannie is perceived as a charming and vintage name, often associated with warmth and affection.

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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
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
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
80.60%
1246th/1546
87.85%
1367th/1556
11.86%
279th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 25.27%
721st/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 75.78%
2666th/3518
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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.