Fanny
Peaked at #183 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Fanny — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#183
in 1880
Current rank
#5182
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Fanny was already at its most popular for girls in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #183), with 67 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4576 (2014) to #5182 (2024) — a 12% drop.
As of 2024, Fanny ranks #5182 nationally for girls, with 25 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,182 | 25 |
| 2023 | #6,244 | 19 |
| 2022 | #4,946 | 27 |
| 2021 | #5,456 | 23 |
| 2020 | #9,783 | 10 |
| 2019 | #6,253 | 19 |
| 2018 | #7,202 | 16 |
| 2017 | #6,622 | 18 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Fanny most popular?
Fanny was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #183 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Fanny becoming more or less popular?
Currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Fanny?
At least 9,635 babies have been recorded with the name Fanny in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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