How Many People Are Named Annie?

Complete statistics for the name Annie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Annie
Rare
Old French

Annie means 'grace' and has origins in Old French; rare but cherished, just 1 in 2,968 Americans carry this name. With most people named Annie over 60, it's clear this classic name leans towards older generations.

~111,202
Living in US
1 in 2,968
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Grace
🌐
Origin
Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Kind Resilient
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

229,714
Worldwide Bearers
#585
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
33,236
🇮🇳 India
30,837
🇿🇦 South Africa
17,315
🇨🇲 Cameroon
12,450
🇦🇺 Australia
11,914
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
11,474
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
10,845
🇳🇱 Netherlands
9,208
🇮🇪 Ireland
7,258
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6,354

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
355 (0%)
♀ Female
110,847 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 91
28,426
Would be under 30 (8%)
22,128
Would be 30–60 (6%)
308,655
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 359,209 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
98
Modern Appeal
2
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Annie Through the Generations

Annie peaked in popularity in 1922 with 7,513 births, reflecting a time when this name was widely embraced. Today, it's estimated that 111,202 people in the US still bear this moniker, with a significant majority, 86%, being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in tradition and nostalgia, making it a timeless choice for many families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 36,015
Alabama 34,860
North Carolina 32,285
Mississippi 26,813
South Carolina 21,799
Texas 20,989
Tennessee 12,525
Virginia 11,792
Louisiana 11,533
Florida 9,929

⭐ Famous People Named Annie

Annie is a feminine given name. It is often short for other names, such as Anna, Annette, Anita, Andrea, Angela, Anastasia, or Anniken. It may refer to:…

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✨ Similar Names to Annie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Annie's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Annie

How Many People Have the Name Annie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 111,202 people in the United States currently share the name Annie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,968 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Annie a Common or Rare Name?

Annie is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Annie Mean?

Annie means "grace" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Annie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Annie Most Popular?

The name Annie reached peak popularity in 1922, with 7,513 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Annie?

Approximately 111,202 people named Annie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 359,209. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,968 Americans.

Is Annie a rare name?

Annie is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,968 Americans has this name.

What does the name Annie mean?

Annie means "grace" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Annie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Annie are male and 100% are female.

When was Annie most popular?

Annie peaked in 1922 with 7,513 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US111,202
All-Time Births359,209
1 in X1 in 2,968
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age91
Peak Year1922
World Rank#585
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.