How Popular (or Rare) was Annie in 2023?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#113
2023 Rank
425
2023 Births
#108
Best Rank (2016)
534
Peak Year (2016)
11,799
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 604
Rarity Factor (2023)
Popularity Position
Top 2%
Among UK girls' names in 2023
Moderately Popular · 1 in 604 births

📊 The Annie Story

Annie is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #113 in 2023 with 425 recorded births. This places Annie in the top 2% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 534 births ranking #108. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 604 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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