Anie
A diminutive feminine form of the name Anne, itself derived from the Hebrew Hannah meaning "grace".
Name Census estimates that about 79 living Americans carry the first name Anie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anie today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anie births was 1921 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
79
~ 1 in 4,338,663 Americans
Peak year
1921
12 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,428
Tracked since 1882
Popularity
Anie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anie from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 47 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anie
The name Anie is believed to have originated from the French language, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a diminutive or pet form of the name Anne, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anie can be found in the 13th-century French literary work "Aucassin et Nicolette," a chantefable or a medieval narrative combining prose and lyrical verse. In this work, the character of Anie is mentioned as a young woman from a noble family.
During the Renaissance period, the name Anie gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France and Italy. One notable figure from this era was Anie d'Alençon (1522-1585), a French noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici.
In the 17th century, the name Anie appeared in several historical records and literary works. For instance, Anie de Lussan (1639-1701) was a French playwright and author known for her comedic works, such as "La Prude à la Cour" (The Prudish Woman at Court).
As the name spread across different regions and cultures, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In the 19th century, the German writer Anie Lewald (1819-1899) gained recognition for her novels and stories, which often explored themes of women's rights and social issues.
Another noteworthy figure was Anie Galy-Cazalat (1879-1962), a French painter and sculptor who was associated with the Cubist movement. Her works were exhibited in prestigious venues, including the Salon d'Automne and the Salon des Indépendants.
While the name Anie may not be as common in modern times, it has a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries and cultures, with notable individuals who have left their mark in various fields, including literature, art, and nobility.
People
Anie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 79 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,338,663 US residents.
Is Anie a common name?
We classify Anie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 236 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anie most popular?
The single biggest year for Anie was 1921, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anie is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Anie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.