Effie
Effie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛfi/
Meaning and origin of Effie
- A diminutive of the female given name Euphemia, also used as a formal given name in the 19th century.
Etymology
From Euphemia + -ie, or, very rarely, from modern Greek Eftychia or Euthemia (diminutive form).
How popular is Effie?
Since 1880, 44,256 girls and 241 boys in the U.S. have been named Effie (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #55 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #707 in 1900. In 2025, 82 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Effie FAQ
What does the name Effie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Euphemia, also used as a formal given name in the 19th century. From Euphemia + -ie, or, very rarely, from modern Greek Eftychia or Euthemia (diminutive form).
How popular is the name Effie?
Since 1880, 44,256 girls and 241 boys in the U.S. have been named Effie (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #55 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #707 in 1900. In 2025, 82 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Effie a boy or girl name?
Effie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 44,256 girls and 241 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.