Annie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Annie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Annie?
Annie is spelled A-N-N-I-E. The name has 5 letters.
Annie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Annie is a diminutive form of the name Ann or Anne, which means “grace” or “favor.”
- Origin
- Annie is commonly used as a pet form of Ann or Anne, which derive from the Hebrew name Hannah.
- Pronunciation
- AN-ee · 2 syllables
Annie Popularity in 2025
Rank#182
Recorded Births1,690
- Girls usage rose 10 places to #182 and recorded 120 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Annie Mean?
Annie is a diminutive form of the name Ann or Anne, which means “grace” or “favor.”
Origin: Annie is commonly used as a pet form of Ann or Anne, which derive from the Hebrew name Hannah.
How Do You Pronounce Annie?
PronunciationAN-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Annie?
- History
- The use of Annie as a diminutive form has appeared in English-speaking countries for several centuries and is present in literature and popular culture.
Annie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,690 | #182 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,570 | #192 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,484 | #202 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,417 | #205 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,307 | #230 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,103 | #289 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,108 | #298 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,091 | #307 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,092 | #298 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,131 | #286 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,010 | #323 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,058 | #313 |
| 2013 | Girls | 905 | #353 |
| 2012 | Girls | 835 | #374 |
| 2011 | Girls | 824 | #384 |
| 2010 | Girls | 813 | #392 |
| 2009 | Girls | 858 | #380 |
| 2008 | Girls | 824 | #392 |
| 2007 | Girls | 784 | #419 |
| 2006 | Girls | 813 | #394 |
| 2005 | Girls | 839 | #376 |
| 2004 | Girls | 817 | #381 |
| 2003 | Girls | 924 | #337 |
When Was Annie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1922 · Girls
7,476 recorded births
National rank #30
1925 · Girls
7,350 recorded births
National rank #32
1924 · Girls
7,347 recorded births
National rank #32
1920 · Girls
7,268 recorded births
National rank #35
Where Annie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #52 | 63 |
| MS | #56 | 33 |
| LA | #68 | 50 |
| KY | #84 | 47 |
| ID | #89 | 22 |
| AR | #96 | 28 |
| ME | #96 | 10 |
| SD | #97 | 10 |