Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Annie.
National Rank (2025)
#182
All-Time Peak Rank
#8 (1881)
Total U.S. Births
360,253
Unisex Distribution0.5% Boy / 99.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Annie Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Annie
According to SSA data, Annie achieved its highest historical rank of #8 in 1881. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1922 with 7,476 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 67.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Annie scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+67.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,476Births in 1922
Years in Top 100
68yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:17,027
1890s:23,122
1900s:27,748
1910s:52,301
1920s:69,468
1930s:48,946
1940s:38,714
1950s:23,682
1960s:9,652
1970s:5,418
1980s:8,262
1990s:8,614
2000s:8,861
2010s:9,867
2020s:8,571
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAn-nie
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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