annie

Pronunciation
AN-ee

Gender
female

Origin

Hebrew; English

Ranking

  202 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Gracious; Favored

Annie, a diminutive of Anne and Anna, is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which itself comes from the Hebrew root hanan, meaning "grace" or "favor." Annie was a top 100 girl's name every year from 1900 to 1946. It's not nearly as popular as Hannah or Anna today, but was still given to nearly 1,500 baby girls in 2023, per the Social Security Administration. Former Bachelorette Jillian Harris named her daughter Annie, born in 2018, after her grandmother.

Famous People Named Annie

  Annie Oakley

  Famous sharpshooter and performer in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show

  Anne Frank

  Young diarist who wrote about her life during World War II

  Annie Leibovitz

  Renowned photographer known for her portraits of celebrities

  Annie Jump Cannon

  Astronomer who developed a system for classifying stars

  Annie Easley

  NASA computer scientist and mathematician

  Annie Sullivan

  Teacher and lifelong companion of Helen Keller

  Ann Bancroft

  Polar explorer and educator

  Anne McClain

  NASA astronaut and engineer

  Ann M. Martin

  Author of the popular 'The Baby-Sitters Club' series

  Annie Lennox

  Singer-songwriter and activist

Famous Media with people Named Annie

    Annie (musical)

    A Broadway musical about a young orphan named Annie who finds a new family  

    Little Orphan Annie

    A comic strip character known for her adventures and optimism  

    Annie (1982 film)

    A movie adaptation of the musical about the adventures of a spirited orphan  

    Annie (2014 film)

    A modern retelling of the classic story of an optimistic orphan  

    Annie's Song

    A popular song by John Denver expressing love and appreciation  

    Annie Hall

    A classic romantic comedy film  

    Annie and the Old One

    A children's book about a Navajo girl dealing with change  

    Annie's Adventures

    A book series about a young girl's exciting escapades  

    Annie's Homegrown

    A brand known for its organic and natural food products  

    Annie's Creative Girls Club

    A subscription service offering craft kits for young girls