Effie
Peaked at #55 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Effie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Effie — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#55
in 1882
Current rank
#2507
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Effie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1882, ranking #55 nationally with 561 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #3241 (2014) to #2507 (2024) — a 23% improvement.
As of 2024, Effie ranks #2507 nationally for girls, with 71 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,507 | 71 |
| 2023 | #2,111 | 91 |
| 2022 | #2,493 | 72 |
| 2021 | #2,232 | 83 |
| 2020 | #2,691 | 62 |
| 2019 | #2,866 | 58 |
| 2018 | #2,367 | 77 |
| 2017 | #2,579 | 68 |
Effie — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#707
in 1900
Last ranked
#4208
in 1973
Years tracked
32
1883–1973
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1883, Effie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1900, ranking #707 nationally with 13 babies given the name that year.
Effie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1973, when it stood at #4208.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | #4,208 | 7 |
| 1942 | #3,713 | 5 |
| 1937 | #3,675 | 5 |
| 1936 | #3,697 | 5 |
| 1930 | #2,653 | 10 |
| 1929 | #4,130 | 5 |
| 1927 | #2,974 | 9 |
| 1926 | #3,212 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Effie most popular?
Effie was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #55 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Effie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Effie?
At least 44,412 babies have been recorded with the name Effie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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