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The baby name Annie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AN-ee (IPA: /ˈæni/).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: AN-ee (IPA: /ˈæni/)

What is the meaning of the name Annie ?

The baby name Annie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AN-ee (IPA: /ˈæni/).

Annie is in Origin.

Annie is the English diminutive of Anne/Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah, meaning “grace” or “favor,” transmitted into English through Greek and Latin Anna and Old French Anne. The -ie ending reflects a long-standing British and Scots pattern for affectionate forms. Attested as a pet name from the late Middle Ages, it gained independence in the 18th–19th centuries, surging in the Victorian era and ranking highly in the United States in the 1880s; devotion to Saint Anne also buoyed its use.

Variants and cognates include Anne, Anna, Ann; Anya/Anja (Slavic), Ania (Polish), Hanne/Hanna (Germanic/Nordic), Annika (Scandinavian), Anita (Spanish/Italian), and Annette (French), with spellings Anni and Anny in parts of Europe. Related English pet forms are Nan and Nancy. Cultural touchstones range from sharpshooter Annie Oakley and the Scots ballad “Annie Laurie” to Little Orphan Annie and the film title Annie Hall, keeping the name friendly and timeless.

Annie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Annie

Annie Besant Politician · Born 1847 · United Kingdom Annie Besant was a prominent British politician and social reformer best known for her role in the Indian independence movement. She was a leading figure in the Theosophical Society and worked tirelessly for women's rights and education. Her efforts significantly contributed to the Home Rule League, advocating for self-governance in India. Annie Girardot Actor · Born 1931 · France Annie Girardot was a prominent French actor known for her versatile performances in film and theater. She gained fame for her role in 'Rocco and His Brothers' and continued to captivate audiences with films like 'The Piano Teacher' and 'La Zizanie'. Her career spanned several decades, making her a beloved figure in French cinema. St. Vincent Musician · Born 1982 · United States St. Vincent, whose real name is Annie Clark, is a musician from the United States known for her unique blend of rock, pop, and electronic music. She gained fame with albums like 'Strange Mercy' and 'Masseduction', showcasing her innovative guitar work and distinctive voice.
Annie Sprinkle Actor · Born 1954 · United States Annie Sprinkle is an American performance artist and former adult film actress, known for her work in the sex-positive feminist movement. She gained fame for her performances and educational workshops that explore sexuality and the human body. Annie has also contributed to several documentaries and written books on the subject of sexual health and empowerment. Annie Ross Actor · Born 1930 · United States Annie Ross was a talented jazz singer and actress from the United States, most famous for her work with the vocal trio Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. She was known for her unique voice and her rendition of 'Twisted,' a song that became a jazz standard. In addition to her music career, she appeared in films such as 'Superman III' and 'Short Cuts.' Annie Ilonzeh Actor · Born 1983 · United States Annie Ilonzeh is an American actress best known for her role as Maya Ward on the soap opera General Hospital. She also starred in the reboot of Charlie's Angels and appeared in the TV series Arrow.

Celebrity babies named Annie

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Annie Costner Kevin Costner film director ★★★★★
Annie Starke Glenn Close film director ★★★★★

Annie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
FJ Girls 0 #8 2 583
KR 0 #8 1 201
HT 0 #12 1 399
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
DJ 0 #17 1 322
SG Girls 0 #18 2,790 18,916
HT Girls 0 #21 3 950
MO 0 #24 29 2,706
HK Girls 0 #25 3,811 16,104
TW Girls 0 #25 518 8,139
MO Girls 0 #27 414 7,056
MY Girls 0 #29 5,435 24,821
BN 0 #30 3 2,297
BI Girls 0 #31 3 726
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
MV Girls 0 #33 3 2,021
TW 0 #33 71 4,523
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
CN Girls 0 #37 827 8,829
ID 0 #37 3 2,238
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
CN 0 #41 45 3,857
NL Girls 0 #41 6,460 5,933
CM 0 #42 14 2,592
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
GE 0 #44 1 997
PR 0 #44 12 1,497
BN Girls 0 #50 58 5,459
CM Girls 0 #54 1,542 11,671
MY 0 #54 380 12,352
CY 0 #57 4 1,632
HK 0 #58 509 8,483
LU 0 #59 8 2,830
PH 0 #63 34 5,607
IN 0 #68 4 2,963
PR Girls 0 #69 105 3,171
JM 0 #72 16 3,714
JP 0 #72 6 4,057
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
CY Girls 0 #78 44 3,755
BG 0 #79 4 1,799
PH Girls 0 #79 470 13,098
QA 0 #82 19 7,011
ID Girls 0 #83 16 3,319
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
SG 0 #101 196 11,010
OM 0 #102 15 6,215
GE Girls 0 #105 4 1,564
Norway Girls 2025 #107 20 453
BW Girls 0 #112 37 4,216
KW 0 #113 9 5,216
GR 0 #114 21 3,911
PA 0 #116 15 3,797
Sweden Girls 2022 #118 64 1,568
MT Girls 0 #119 33 3,773
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
QA Girls 0 #128 204 15,378
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
KW Girls 0 #132 507 19,177
Switzerland Girls 2024 #133 3 1,786
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
MU 0 #134 4 3,613
CR 0 #136 23 5,526
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
DK Girls 0 #140 225 7,429
EE Girls 0 #140 3 1,888
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
LU Girls 0 #142 45 4,850
AE 0 #143 35 10,220
AE Girls 0 #148 530 20,968
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
Canada Girls 2024 #155 140 2,795
GR Girls 0 #156 89 6,293
JM Girls 0 #166 97 7,507
OM Girls 0 #167 247 15,987
CZ 0 #173 13 3,154
NA Girls 0 #174 51 7,146
DK 0 #175 29 5,198
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
United States Girls 2024 #177 1,564 8,487
RU 0 #177 13 3,641
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AR 0 #190 4 2,915
AO Girls 0 #193 17 4,575
BG Girls 0 #198 26 3,559
NL 0 #207 199 2,481
PL 0 #210 3 2,600
JP Girls 0 #211 35 6,592
IR 0 #216 14 4,221
HU Girls 0 #218 8 3,308
PS 0 #220 7 5,692
CZ Girls 0 #221 129 5,378
AL Girls 0 #225 3 4,141
EC Girls 0 #228 12 3,650
GH Girls 0 #231 100 6,973
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
NG 0 #231 34 5,926
GH 0 #232 12 5,396
PT 0 #237 10 4,161
BD 0 #239 3 5,992
SA 0 #248 48 10,560
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
IL 0 #260 15 6,291
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
PE 0 #276 35 6,350
HR Girls 0 #279 11 3,687
ZA Girls 0 #286 2,161 25,928
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
MU Girls 0 #292 60 8,539
KZ Girls 0 #301 20 5,862
SA Girls 0 #301 893 25,931
GT 0 #305 10 5,948
JO Girls 0 #306 20 7,570
NG Girls 0 #310 805 15,093
MX 0 #327 87 8,339
RU Girls 0 #327 187 11,913
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
PA Girls 0 #333 153 9,861
PL Girls 0 #336 19 5,096
Finland Girls 0 #341 51 1,368
ZA 0 #348 100 14,421
CR Girls 0 #355 183 11,342
BR 0 #356 5 5,969
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
BD Girls 0 #365 22 8,413
PH Boys 0 #372 12 11,440
France Girls 2021 #384 22 3,185
BH 0 #385 169 17,937
CL 0 #387 25 6,867
Austria Girls 0 #392 29 1,885
IR Girls 0 #394 139 8,334
PS Girls 0 #395 132 10,981
PT Girls 0 #395 57 7,952
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
Germany 0 #396 42 2,542
CO 0 #399 82 7,768
IL Girls 0 #402 231 11,648
EG 0 #404 9 6,387
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
Spain 0 #408 45 2,326
GT Girls 0 #445 61 7,500
PE Girls 0 #458 696 14,861
UY Girls 0 #474 37 6,731
IN Girls 0 #488 145 13,121
CM Boys 0 #492 59 12,054
IQ Girls 0 #494 11 11,303
HK Boys 0 #500 28 12,905
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
LY 0 #523 13 12,703
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
LB 0 #528 131 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #542 227 3,895
AR Girls 0 #546 54 8,289
MX Girls 0 #554 972 17,781
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
BO Girls 0 #565 47 9,488
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CO Girls 0 #584 659 16,140
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
CL Girls 0 #612 246 14,098
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
IT 0 #624 91 4,183
Germany Girls 0 #634 208 4,949
Spain Girls 0 #663 343 5,561
SG Boys 0 #675 23 17,960
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
SY 0 #699 30 11,684
IT Girls 0 #724 980 9,415
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
KW Boys 0 #755 15 18,755
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
TN 0 #802 28 13,765
OM Boys 0 #865 17 17,948
BR Girls 0 #867 75 12,708
EG Girls 0 #890 70 14,742
United States Boys 2020 #894 5 7,187
NL Boys 0 #900 52 5,873
NG Boys 0 #901 51 16,906
CO Boys 0 #907 14 15,656
PE Boys 0 #919 8 14,506
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
MA 0 #1,014 115 20,986
MX Boys 0 #1,029 5 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,032 8 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,048 64 25,439
DZ 0 #1,123 54 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,123 56 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,135 9 22,615
TR 0 #1,182 30 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,560 55 28,008

Annie is popular in 93 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada

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People also ask about Annie

Annie is predominantly a girl's name.
Annie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced AN-ee (IPA: /ˈæni/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ann, Anne, Anna, Anni, Anny and Ani.
Across languages, Annie has these equivalents: Anna (many languages), Anne (French/English), Ana (Spanish/Portuguese), Anja/Anya (Russian/Slavic), Annika/Anika (Scandinavian/Germanic), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Annie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Annie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Annie's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 9 notable people named Annie are in our database, including Annie Besant (Politician), Annie Girardot (Actor), St. Vincent (Musician).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Annie for their child, including Kevin Costner.