Fannie

Fannie is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 42 girls in the United States.

Fannie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Fannie

Fannie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Fannie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #47 in 1881, and in 2024 42 babies received the name — 85,511 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Fannie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#47 in 1881
Peak year
1918
Babies named Fannie in 2024
42
Total since 1880
85,511

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fannie mean?

The meaning of Fannie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Fannie a boy or girl name?

Fannie is a girl name. In 2024, 42 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Fannie?

Fannie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Fannie?

Fannie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #47 in 1881, and 42 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].