How Many People Are Named Effie?
Complete statistics for the name Effie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Effie, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 51,006 Americans today, making it quite unique. With an estimated 6,470 people named Effie living in the US, this name has a rich history dating back to its peak in 1919.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 108All 44,006 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: 1919Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Effie Through the Generations
Effie has been a name that's seen its ups and downs through the generations. It reached its highest popularity in 1919 with 938 births, but since then, its usage has declined until recently, when it started to rise again. Today, the majority of people named Effie are over 60, with 94% falling into this age group, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel. This age skew means that Effie is now more commonly associated with classic, old-school names rather than modern ones.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Effie's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Effie
How Many People Have the Name Effie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,470 people in the United States currently share the name Effie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 51,006 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Effie a Common or Rare Name?
Effie is classified as Very 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Effie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Effie Most Popular?
The name Effie reached peak popularity in 1919, with 938 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 Effie?
Approximately 6,470 people named Effie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 44,006. That works out to roughly 1 in 51,006 Americans.
Is Effie a rare name?
Effie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 51,006 Americans has this name.
What does the name Effie mean?
The meaning and origin of Effie are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Effie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Effie are male and 100% are female.
When was Effie most popular?
Effie peaked in 1919 with 938 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.