Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Annie
GirlEnglish, Hebrew· “grace, favor”
- Meaning
- grace, favor
- Origin
- English, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- A-nee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #182
- US babies 2025
- 1,690
- Best rank
- #8 (1881)
- Peak year
- 1922
Meaning and origin of Annie
Annie is an English and Hebrew name that means “grace, favor”.
Annie is the traditional pet form of Ann and Anna, which come from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor. It was hugely popular in Victorian times, both as a nickname and as a name in its own right. Famous bearers include the sharpshooter Annie Oakley and the photographer Annie Leibovitz, and the comic strip heroine Little Orphan Annie gave it a plucky, cheerful image. Annie feels sweet, friendly and vintage, and it has returned to favor along with other old-fashioned nickname names like Millie and Hattie. It can stand alone or serve as a short form for Anne, Anna or Annabel.
Other spellings with the same sound: Anny.
Popularity over time
Annie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #8 in 1881, and the most babies received it in 1922, when 7,476 were named Annie. In 2025, 1,690 babies were named Annie, and it ranked #182 nationally. That is 67% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #35 in 1920, #106 in 1950, #258 in 1980, #306 in 2000, #392 in 2010, and #182 in 2025. Of the 360,253 US girls named Annie since records began, 19% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 52,301 babies. Since 2010, 18,438 more have been named Annie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Thelma, Bernice, Beatrice, Louise, and Irene.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Annie ranked highest in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | #52 | 63 |
| Mississippi | #56 | 33 |
| Louisiana | #70 | 50 |
| Kentucky | #84 | 47 |
| Idaho | #89 | 22 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Annie is usually pronounced A-nee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Anny.
Middle names for Annie
A few middle names that flow with Annie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Annie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annie mean?
Annie is an English and Hebrew name that means “grace, favor”.
What is the origin of the name Annie?
Annie has English and Hebrew roots. Annie is the traditional pet form of Ann and Anna, which come from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor.
Is Annie a popular name?
Yes. Annie ranked #182 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Annie a boy or girl name?
Annie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Annie?
Annie is usually pronounced A-nee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings