Annie

Girl's name

Annie is a diminutive of the name Ann, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor."

Meaning Favored, grace
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 1,564 Rising
Peak year 1922

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Annie Oakley - Sharpshooter in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.
  • Annie Lennox - Singer-songwriter, member of Eurythmics.
  • Annie Leibovitz - Renowned portrait photographer.
  • Annie Potts - Actress known for "Ghostbusters" and "Designing Women."
  • Annie Jump Cannon - Astronomer who classified stars by temperature.
  • Annie Besant - British socialist, theosophist, and women's rights activist.
  • Annie Duke - Professional poker player and author.
  • Annie Murphy - Actress known for "Schitt's Creek."
  • Annie Wersching - Actress known for "24" and "Bosch."

Sisters for Annie

Girl names closely related to Annie

Georgia Parker Madilyn Sadie Charli Gracie Addison Lilly

Brothers for Annie

Boy names closely related to Annie

Collin Parker Cooper Paxton William Hayden Wyatt Kayce

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Annie

Aanya Ana Anabel Anabella Anabelle Anais Analee Anali

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