Fannie
Fannie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Fannie
- A diminutive of Frances, also used as a formal female given name.
How popular is Fannie?
Since 1880, 85,580 girls and 369 boys in the U.S. have been named Fannie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #47 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #632 in 1899. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Fannie FAQ
What does the name Fannie mean?
A diminutive of Frances, also used as a formal female given name.
How popular is the name Fannie?
Since 1880, 85,580 girls and 369 boys in the U.S. have been named Fannie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #47 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #632 in 1899. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Fannie a boy or girl name?
Fannie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 85,580 girls and 369 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.