Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Birdie
GirlEnglish· “little bird”
- Meaning
- little bird
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BUR-dee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #670
- US babies 2025
- 422
- Best rank
- #152 (1882)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Birdie
Birdie is an English name that means “little bird”.
Birdie began as a pet name meaning "little bird," formed from the English word bird with the affectionate -ie ending. It was used as a nickname and given name in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and has returned as a vintage revival. In golf, a birdie is a score of one stroke under par, which adds a cheerful, lucky association. Birdie is sweet and whimsical, and it can stand alone or serve as a nickname for names like Bernadette, Elizabeth or Roberta.
Popularity over time
Birdie 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 73 different years. Its best national rank was #152 in 1882, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 422 were named Birdie. In 2025, 422 babies were named Birdie, and it ranked #670 nationally. That is 559% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #445 in 1920, #1,200 in 1950, #5,949 in 1980, #11,966 in 2000, #6,420 in 2010, and #670 in 2025. Of the 14,708 US girls named Birdie since records began, 15% were born in the 1910s, its biggest decade. The 1920s come next, with 2,158 babies. Since 2010, 2,902 more have been named Birdie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lakelyn, Rosalina, Wrenleigh, Belen, and Chana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Birdie ranked highest in Utah, Mississippi, and Oregon.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #232 | 20 |
| Mississippi | #275 | 10 |
| Oregon | #300 | 12 |
| Oklahoma | #318 | 13 |
| Tennessee | #337 | 24 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Birdie is usually pronounced BUR-dee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with B and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Birdie
A few middle names that flow with Birdie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Birdie
Similar names
Gracie Girl
GRAY-see
“grace” · English
#227
Callie Girl
KAL-ee
“beautiful” · Greek
#175
Maggie Girl
MAG-ee
“pearl” · English
#294
Allie Girl
AL-ee
“short for Allison or Alexandra” · English
#569
Hallie Girl
HA-lee
“pet form of Harriet or Hal” · English
#120
Evie Girl
EH-vee
“life; pet form of Eve or Evelyn” · English
#270
Macie Girl
MAY-see
“variant of Macy, a surname” · English
#438
Scottie Girl
SKAH-tee
“a Scot” · English
#126
Emmie Girl
EH-mee
“whole, universal” · English
#695
Winnie Girl
WIH-nee
“short form of Winifred or Edwina” · English
#475
Jovie Girl
JOH-vee
“jolly; from jovial” · English
#521
Maddie Girl
MA-dee
“short form of Madison or Madeline” · English
#927
Lists that include Birdie
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Birdie mean?
Birdie is an English name that means “little bird”.
What is the origin of the name Birdie?
Birdie has English roots. Birdie began as a pet name meaning "little bird," formed from the English word bird with the affectionate -ie ending.
Is Birdie a popular name?
Yes. Birdie ranked #670 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Birdie a boy or girl name?
Birdie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Birdie?
Birdie is usually pronounced BUR-dee. 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