Annie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AN-ee · 2 syllables
Annie means “grace, favor”, from Hebrew.
From English Annie.
- Meaning
- grace, favor
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AN-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #182
- US babies a year
- about 1,548 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising, Classic
How popular is Annie?
Annie was the #182 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,690 babies. It’s rising: up 62% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #182 |
| England & Wales | #132 |
| Scotland | #105 |
| Northern Ireland | #21 |
| Ireland | #33 |
| Norway | #213 |
| Canada | #249 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Annie?
Half of US adults named Annie are older than 68; most are between 22 and 90. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Annie
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Annie have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Annie
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Annie
What does the name Annie mean?
Annie means “grace, favor”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Annie?
Annie is pronounced AN-ee.
How popular is the name Annie?
Annie was the #182 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,690 babies. It’s rising: up 62% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Annie?
Half of US adults named Annie are older than 68. Most are between 22 and 90.