Annie Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The musical “Annie” debuted on Broadway in 1977 and was later adapted into a successful film in 1982​

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A Deep Dive

Annie Overview

Meaning

Grace

Gender

Girl

Origin

English, Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Hannah,” meaning “grace” or “favor.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈæni/

Popularity

Annie is cherished in many countries, including the USA, the UK, and Sweden. In 2023, Annie ranked #269 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Cool

Associated Traits

Sweet, friendly, classic

Name Day

July 26 (Sweden)
A Deep Dive

Annie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Anna, Annabelle, Annika, Annalise

Common Nicknames

Ann, Anni, Nini, Nia

Diminutives

Nan, An, Anya, Anna

Famous People

  • Annie Oakley
    (American Sharpshooter)
  • Annie Lennox
    (Scottish Singer)
  • Annie Leibovitz
    (American Photographer)
  • Annie Jump Cannon
    (American Astronomer)
  • Annie Proulx
    (American Author)
  • Annie Besant
    (British Activist)
  • Annie Murphy
    (Canadian Actress)
  • Annie Easley
    (American Computer Scientist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Annie
    ("Annie," 1982 Film)
  • "Annie"
    (2014 Film)
  • Annie Wilkes
    ("Misery," Film)
  • Annie Edison
    ("Community," TV Series)
  • Annie January / Starlight
    ("The Boys," TV Series)
  • Little Orphan Annie
    ("Annie," Comic Strip)
  • "Annie Hall"
    (1977 Film)
  • Annie Camden
    ("7th Heaven," TV Series)

Places

  • Annie Lake
    (Yukon, Canada)
  • Annie Creek Canyon
    (Oregon, USA)
  • Annie Wright Schools
    (Washington, USA)
  • Annie Creek
    (California, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Annie?

A name synonymous with “grace” or “favor,” Annie often graces those who bear it with a kind and empathetic nature. Their warmth and positivity are undeniable, making them a source of light for everyone around them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Annie?

The name Annie derives from the Hebrew name Hannah. Over time, Annie evolved as a diminutive form, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries.

Annie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Annie in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2312021#2052022#2022023
Top 3 Rankings#81881#91883#101882

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Annie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023202
(+3 from 2022)
1477
(+63 from 2022)
0.08444
2022205
(+26 from 2021)
1414
(+112 from 2021)
0.07886
2021231
(+58 from 2020)
1302
(+201 from 2020)
0.07267
2020289
(+9 from 2019)
1101
(-6 from 2019)
0.06228
2019298
(+9 from 2018)
1107
(+18 from 2018)
0.06033
2018307
(-9 from 2017)
1089
(-3 from 2017)
0.05856
2017298
(-12 from 2016)
1092
(-38 from 2016)
0.05780
2016286
(+37 from 2015)
1130
(+121 from 2015)
0.05837
2015323
(-10 from 2014)
1009
(-48 from 2014)
0.05172
2014313
(+40 from 2013)
1057
(+152 from 2013)
0.05403
2013353
(+21 from 2012)
905
(+70 from 2012)
0.04695
2012374
(+10 from 2011)
835
(+11 from 2011)
0.04305
2011384
(+7 from 2010)
824
(+11 from 2010)
0.04252
2010391
(-10 from 2009)
813
(-44 from 2009)
0.04147
2009381
(+12 from 2008)
857
(+34 from 2008)
0.04232
2008393
(+26 from 2007)
823
(+39 from 2007)
0.03951
2007419
(-24 from 2006)
784
(-26 from 2006)
0.03704
2006395
(-19 from 2005)
810
(-27 from 2005)
0.03875
2005376
(+5 from 2004)
837
(+20 from 2004)
0.04124
2004381
(-44 from 2003)
817
(-107 from 2003)
0.04049
2003337
(-24 from 2002)
924
(-51 from 2002)
0.04605
2002313
(+4 from 2001)
975
(-7 from 2001)
0.04937
2001317
(-11 from 2000)
982
(-60 from 2000)
0.04957
2000306
(+7 from 1999)
1042
(+56 from 1999)
0.05221
1999313
(+11 from 1998)
986
(+67 from 1998)
0.05065
1998324
(-6 from 1997)
919
(-6 from 1997)
0.04741
1997318
(-29 from 1996)
925
(-74 from 1996)
0.04845
1996289
(+8 from 1995)
999
(+71 from 1995)
0.05211
1995297
(+35 from 1994)
928
(+124 from 1994)
0.04829
1994332
(+7 from 1993)
804
(+42 from 1993)
0.04124
1993339
(+14 from 1992)
762
(+32 from 1992)
0.03865
1992353
(-2 from 1991)
730
(-6 from 1991)
0.03641
1991351
(-18 from 1990)
736
(-86 from 1990)
0.03620
1990333
(+10 from 1989)
822
(+80 from 1989)
0.04001
1989343
(-2 from 1988)
742
(+20 from 1988)
0.03725
1988341
(+19 from 1987)
722
(+63 from 1987)
0.03754
1987360
(-24 from 1986)
659
(-60 from 1986)
0.03516
1986336
(-40 from 1985)
719
(-112 from 1985)
0.03896
1985296
(+4 from 1984)
831
(+37 from 1984)
0.04501
1984300
(-8 from 1983)
794
(-11 from 1983)
0.04403
1983292
(-46 from 1982)
805
(-210 from 1982)
0.04498
1982246
(+7 from 1981)
1015
(+42 from 1981)
0.05594
1981253
(+5 from 1980)
973
(-29 from 1980)
0.05440
1980258
(+11 from 1979)
1002
(+92 from 1979)
0.05627
1979269
(+63 from 1978)
910
(+248 from 1978)
0.05281
1978332
(+56 from 1977)
662
(+121 from 1977)
0.04027
1977388
(+42 from 1976)
541
(+77 from 1976)
0.03289
1976430
(-14 from 1975)
464
(-21 from 1975)
0.02952
1975416
(+5 from 1974)
485
(+21 from 1974)
0.03107
1974421
No change from 1973
464
No change from 1973
0.02962
1973421
(+17 from 1972)
464
(+26 from 1972)
0.02986
1972438
(-10 from 1971)
438
(-51 from 1971)
0.02716
1971428
(+13 from 1970)
489
(-10 from 1970)
0.02790
1970441
(-44 from 1969)
499
(-72 from 1969)
0.02724
1969397
(-32 from 1968)
571
(-40 from 1968)
0.03239
1968365
(-31 from 1967)
611
(-79 from 1967)
0.03574
1967334
(-8 from 1966)
690
(-45 from 1966)
0.04019
1966326
(-10 from 1965)
735
(-82 from 1965)
0.04186
1965316
(-34 from 1964)
817
(-216 from 1964)
0.04471
1964282
(-17 from 1963)
1033
(-87 from 1963)
0.05278
1963265
(-20 from 1962)
1120
(-177 from 1962)
0.05634
1962245
(-4 from 1961)
1297
(-2 from 1961)
0.06399
1961241
(-20 from 1960)
1299
(-180 from 1960)
0.06254
1960221
(-13 from 1959)
1479
(-105 from 1959)
0.07111
1959208
(-12 from 1958)
1584
(-141 from 1958)
0.07620
1958196
(-3 from 1957)
1725
(-106 from 1957)
0.08350
1957193
(-22 from 1956)
1831
(-285 from 1956)
0.08727
1956171
(-11 from 1955)
2116
(-104 from 1955)
0.10274
1955160
(-10 from 1954)
2220
(-189 from 1954)
0.11073
1954150
(-8 from 1953)
2409
(-155 from 1953)
0.12100
1953142
(-15 from 1952)
2564
(-274 from 1952)
0.13288
1952127
(-14 from 1951)
2838
(-224 from 1951)
0.14921
1951113
(-7 from 1950)
3062
(-268 from 1950)
0.16576
1950106
(-3 from 1949)
3330
(-123 from 1949)
0.18936
1949103
(-6 from 1948)
3453
(-268 from 1948)
0.19669
194897
(+6 from 1947)
3721
(-37 from 1947)
0.21352
1947103
(-6 from 1946)
3758
(+106 from 1946)
0.20673
194697
(-28 from 1945)
3652
(-87 from 1945)
0.22642
194569
(+2 from 1944)
3739
No change from 1944
0.27776
194471
(-2 from 1943)
3739
(-331 from 1943)
0.27361
194369
(-7 from 1942)
4070
(-223 from 1942)
0.28354
194262
(-3 from 1941)
4293
(+220 from 1941)
0.30874
194159
(-3 from 1940)
4073
(-143 from 1940)
0.32689
194056
(-2 from 1939)
4216
(+60 from 1939)
0.35688
193954
(-7 from 1938)
4156
(-406 from 1938)
0.36647
193847
(-1 from 1937)
4562
(+83 from 1937)
0.39967
193746
(-1 from 1936)
4479
(-49 from 1936)
0.40650
193645
(-7 from 1935)
4528
(-323 from 1935)
0.42021
193538
No change from 1934
4851
(-166 from 1934)
0.44637
193438
(-1 from 1933)
5017
(-106 from 1933)
0.46353
193337
(+4 from 1932)
5123
(-261 from 1932)
0.48975
193241
No change from 1931
5384
(+294 from 1931)
0.48667
193141
(-1 from 1930)
5090
(-666 from 1930)
0.46117
193040
(-3 from 1929)
5756
(-199 from 1929)
0.49346
192937
No change from 1928
5955
(-374 from 1928)
0.51445
192837
(-1 from 1927)
6329
(-232 from 1927)
0.52939
192736
(-2 from 1926)
6561
(-316 from 1926)
0.53064
192634
(-2 from 1925)
6877
(-473 from 1925)
0.55903
192532
No change from 1924
7350
(+3 from 1924)
0.58191
192432
(+2 from 1923)
7347
(+252 from 1923)
0.56704
192334
(-4 from 1922)
7095
(-381 from 1922)
0.56648
192230
(+6 from 1921)
7476
(+267 from 1921)
0.59924
192136
(-1 from 1920)
7209
(-59 from 1920)
0.56333
192035
No change from 1919
7268
(+122 from 1919)
0.58423
191935
(+1 from 1918)
7146
(+403 from 1918)
0.60836
191836
(-1 from 1917)
6743
(+339 from 1917)
0.56082
191735
(+1 from 1916)
6404
(+299 from 1916)
0.56991
191636
No change from 1915
6105
(+169 from 1915)
0.56230
191536
(-3 from 1914)
5936
(+1136 from 1914)
0.57977
191433
(-3 from 1913)
4800
(+533 from 1913)
0.60254
191330
(-3 from 1912)
4267
(+184 from 1912)
0.65154
191227
(-3 from 1911)
4083
(+785 from 1911)
0.69591
191124
(-5 from 1910)
3298
(-221 from 1910)
0.74646
191019
(+3 from 1909)
3519
(+615 from 1909)
0.83880
190922
(-1 from 1908)
2904
(+84 from 1908)
0.78893
190821
(-2 from 1907)
2820
(-71 from 1907)
0.79542
190719
(-1 from 1906)
2891
(+117 from 1906)
0.85676
190618
(-1 from 1905)
2774
(-19 from 1905)
0.88503
190517
No change from 1904
2793
(+162 from 1904)
0.90137
190417
No change from 1903
2631
(+80 from 1903)
0.89969
190317
(-1 from 1902)
2551
(-113 from 1902)
0.91698
190216
No change from 1901
2664
(+268 from 1901)
0.95031
190116
(-5 from 1900)
2396
(-928 from 1900)
0.94246
190011
(+7 from 1899)
3324
(+1035 from 1899)
1.04614
189918
No change from 1898
2289
(-181 from 1898)
0.92489
189818
(+2 from 1897)
2470
(+163 from 1897)
0.90098
189720
(-1 from 1896)
2307
(-51 from 1896)
0.92921
189619
No change from 1895
2358
(-32 from 1895)
0.93574
189519
(-1 from 1894)
2390
(-3 from 1894)
0.96720
189418
(-1 from 1893)
2393
(+142 from 1893)
1.01410
189317
(-2 from 1892)
2251
(-97 from 1892)
0.99941
189215
(-2 from 1891)
2348
(+252 from 1891)
1.04396
189113
(+2 from 1890)
2096
(-124 from 1890)
1.06631
189015
(-2 from 1889)
2220
(+97 from 1889)
1.10085
188913
(+1 from 1888)
2123
(-65 from 1888)
1.12199
188814
(-2 from 1887)
2188
(+344 from 1887)
1.15495
188712
(+1 from 1886)
1844
(+79 from 1886)
1.18644
188613
(-3 from 1885)
1765
(+62 from 1885)
1.14809
188510
No change from 1884
1703
(-36 from 1884)
1.19974
188410
(-1 from 1883)
1739
(+150 from 1883)
1.26395
18839
(+1 from 1882)
1589
(+97 from 1882)
1.32350
188210
(-2 from 1881)
1492
(+166 from 1881)
1.28961
18818
(+3 from 1880)
1326
(+68 from 1880)
1.34136
188011
First SSA data recorded
1258
First SSA data recorded
1.28887

American States Popularity Rankings for Annie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2432021#2022022#1482023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1552021#1172022#772023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2512021#1572022#2092023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1112021#792022#1462023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2592021#2632022#1362023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2412021#1892022#2072023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1442021#1352022#1272023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2922021#2822022#1792023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#962021#922022#1232023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4842021#3982022#3552023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3642021#3332022#3502023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2422021#2082022#1362023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3192021#3292022#3332023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1652021#1712022#1412023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3052021#2882022#2432023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1262021#1872022#1262023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2152021#1602022#1902023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1572021#1972022#1912023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2572021#2932022#3242023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1442021#2102022#1432023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3002021#3042022#2952023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1912021#1822022#1622023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1002021#1012022#992023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2532021#2542022#2252023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3662021#3942022#2782023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1922021#1942022#2302023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1752021#1592022#2692023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2592017#2612018#3252023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1592021#2422022#1562023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2002021#2512022#1642023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2812019#2082022#2612023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2562021#2402022#2732023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1512021#1222022#1282023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1882010#2372015#1492018

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1522021#1552022#1492023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2532021#3122022#912023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4832021#2002022#3292023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4982021#1692022#1992023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2241999#2222003#1492013

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1532013#1662017#1552020

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2852021#1932022#1392023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2092019#2032020#1412021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3232021#1632022#1372023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#942019#1762021#682022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1912011#1632015#1802022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2142014#2282017#1462018

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1802018#2152020#2002023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4532019#2682021#4352023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1671980#1641982#1201985

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#521912#721936#1542017

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#981917#1301922

Popularity Rankings for Annie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#182021#82022#122023

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#362005#122017

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#462021#512022#482023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1352021#802022#1152023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#872007#1562022#1382023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1152019#1322020#1122021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1322021#1512022#2282023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1742021#3292022#2282023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1741977#1791978#1911979

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2452021#2582022#3052023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4952020#3822021#7622022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#5522001

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#6072018#7692020#7992021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Annie a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Annie has been historically used for girls, tracing back to its association with the Hebrew name Hannah.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Annie

Annie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Annie Oakley (Sharpshooter, 1860–1926): An American sharpshooter and exhibition shooter who starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.
  • Annie Lennox (Singer, born 1954): A Scottish singer-songwriter and political activist famous for being the lead singer of the Eurythmics.
  • Annie Leibovitz (Photographer, born 1949): An American portrait photographer renowned for her work with Rolling Stone magazine and Vanity Fair.
  • Annie Jump Cannon (Astronomer, 1863–1941): An American astronomer who developed a stellar classification system.
  • Annie Proulx (Author, born 1935): An American author whose novel "The Shipping News" won the Pulitzer Prize.
  • Annie Besant (Activist, 1847–1933): A British socialist, theosophist, and women's rights activist.
  • Annie Murphy (Actress, born 1986): A Canadian actress best known for her role in the TV series "Schitt's Creek."
  • Annie Easley (Computer Scientist, 1933–2011): An American computer scientist and mathematician who worked at NASA.
  • Annie ("Annie," 1982 Film): A young orphan girl who is taken in by a wealthy man and transforms his life with her optimism and spirit.
  • "Annie" (2014 Film): A modern retelling of the classic story about an optimistic orphan who finds a new family with a wealthy businessman.
  • Annie Wilkes ("Misery," 1990 Film): A fanatical nurse who holds her favorite author captive after he is injured in a car accident.
  • Annie Edison ("Community," 2009 TV Series): A determined and intelligent college student who is part of the Greendale study group.
  • Annie January / Starlight ("The Boys," 2019 TV Series): A superhero who struggles with her role in a morally corrupt world.
  • Little Orphan Annie ("Annie," Comic Strip): The titular character of a long-running comic strip who goes on various adventures.
  • "Annie Hall" (1977 Film): A romantic comedy that follows the relationship between a neurotic comedian and a free-spirited singer.
  • Annie Camden ("7th Heaven," 1996 TV Series): The supportive and loving mother of the Camden family.
  • Annie Lake (Yukon, Canada): A scenic lake located in the southern Yukon, popular for fishing and camping.
  • Annie Creek Canyon (Oregon, USA): A beautiful canyon located in Crater Lake National Park, featuring hiking trails and stunning views.
  • Annie's Bay (Queensland, Australia): A coastal bay known for its clear waters and vibrant marine life.
  • Annie Peak (British Columbia, Canada): A mountain peak in the Monashee Mountains, offering challenging climbs and spectacular vistas.
  • Annie Wright Schools (Washington, USA): A historic private school in Tacoma with a rich educational heritage.
  • Annie Island (Svalbard, Norway): A remote island in the Arctic Ocean, part of the Svalbard archipelago.
  • Annie Creek (California, USA): A tributary of the McCloud River in northern California, surrounded by lush forests.
  • Annie Lee Lake (Mississippi, USA): A small lake located in Pontotoc County, ideal for fishing and boating.

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