Fannie
Peaked at #47 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Fannie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Fannie — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#47
in 1881
Current rank
#3654
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Fannie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1881, ranking #47 nationally with 565 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3509 (2014) to #3654 (2024) — a 4% drop.
As of 2024, Fannie ranks #3654 nationally for girls, with 42 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,654 | 42 |
| 2023 | #3,192 | 51 |
| 2022 | #2,707 | 64 |
| 2021 | #2,858 | 59 |
| 2020 | #2,534 | 68 |
| 2019 | #2,936 | 56 |
| 2018 | #2,792 | 61 |
| 2017 | #3,211 | 50 |
Fannie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#632
in 1899
Last ranked
#3686
in 1946
Years tracked
44
1884–1946
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1884, Fannie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1899, ranking #632 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Fannie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1946, when it stood at #3686.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | #3,686 | 5 |
| 1944 | #3,231 | 6 |
| 1942 | #2,427 | 10 |
| 1941 | #3,264 | 6 |
| 1940 | #2,542 | 9 |
| 1939 | #2,935 | 7 |
| 1938 | #2,970 | 7 |
| 1937 | #2,746 | 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 Fannie most popular?
Fannie was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #47 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Fannie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Fannie?
At least 85,880 babies have been recorded with the name Fannie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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