Annie
Peaked at #8 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Annie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Annie — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#8
in 1881
Current rank
#191
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Annie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1881, ranking #8 nationally with 1,326 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #313 (2014) to #191 (2024) — a 39% improvement.
As of 2024, Annie ranks #191 nationally for girls, with 1,564 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #191 | 1,564 |
| 2023 | #202 | 1,484 |
| 2022 | #205 | 1,415 |
| 2021 | #230 | 1,304 |
| 2020 | #289 | 1,102 |
| 2019 | #298 | 1,108 |
| 2018 | #307 | 1,091 |
| 2017 | #298 | 1,092 |
Annie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#466
in 1901
Last ranked
#12150
in 2020
Years tracked
94
1880–2020
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Annie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1901, ranking #466 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Annie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2020, when it stood at #12150.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #12,150 | 5 |
| 1991 | #7,318 | 6 |
| 1989 | #7,972 | 5 |
| 1988 | #7,337 | 5 |
| 1987 | #4,991 | 8 |
| 1985 | #6,577 | 5 |
| 1984 | #4,573 | 8 |
| 1982 | #5,664 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Annie most popular?
Annie was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #8 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Annie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Annie?
At least 360,467 babies have been recorded with the name Annie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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