How Popular (or Rare) was Annie in 1996?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#119
1996 Rank
389
1996 Births
#108
Best Rank (2016)
534
Peak Year (2016)
11,799
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 761
Rarity Factor (1996)

📊 The Annie Story

Annie is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #119 in 1996 with 389 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 534 births ranking #108. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 761 girls born was named Annie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English diminutive of Anna  |  Meaning: grace; favour

Annie is a beloved diminutive of Anna meaning grace or favour. It feels warm, friendly, and full of vintage charm.

Originally a nickname, Annie long ago became a stand-alone classic in its own right. Its continued appeal comes from sounding affectionate without losing substance.

Did you know?Annie is one of the diminutive forms that became so established it now feels almost completely independent from Anna.
Similar namesAnna, Ana, Annabel, Alice, Amy

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