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About Fannie
There's something wonderfully unpretentious about this vintage charmer that speaks to authenticity and warmth. In an era of elaborate names, this choice offers refreshing simplicity with genuine character. The name conjures images of strength, practicality, and kindness—qualities that never go out of style. It carries a folksy charm that feels like home, yet possesses enough substance to be taken seriously in any professional context. For parents seeking to honor traditional values while giving their daughter a name with personality, this option delivers beautifully. Its brevity makes it memorable, and its classic roots provide a sense of heritage and belonging that resonates across generations.
Popularity of the Name Fannie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #49 | |
| 1881 | #47 | |
| 1882 | #47 | |
| 1883 | #47 | |
| 1884 | #50 | |
| 1885 | #47 | |
| 1886 | #48 | |
| 1887 | #52 | |
| 1888 | #50 | |
| 1889 | #53 | |
| 1890 | #52 | |
| 1891 | #57 | |
| 1892 | #57 | |
| 1893 | #61 | |
| 1894 | #63 | |
| 1895 | #62 | |
| 1896 | #65 | |
| 1897 | #67 | |
| 1898 | #61 | |
| 1899 | #68 | |
| 1900 | #62 | |
| 1901 | #72 | |
| 1902 | #72 | |
| 1903 | #64 | |
| 1904 | #73 | |
| 1905 | #68 | |
| 1906 | #76 | |
| 1907 | #74 | |
| 1908 | #76 | |
| 1909 | #79 | |
| 1910 | #78 | |
| 1911 | #88 | |
| 1912 | #87 | |
| 1913 | #91 | |
| 1914 | #99 | |
| 1915 | #105 | |
| 1916 | #116 | |
| 1917 | #115 | |
| 1918 | #120 | |
| 1919 | #121 | |
| 1920 | #127 | |
| 1921 | #135 | |
| 1922 | #135 | |
| 1923 | #142 | |
| 1924 | #152 | |
| 1925 | #151 | |
| 1926 | #153 | |
| 1927 | #160 | |
| 1928 | #161 | |
| 1929 | #169 | |
| 1930 | #166 | |
| 1931 | #169 | |
| 1932 | #164 | |
| 1933 | #174 | |
| 1934 | #185 | |
| 1935 | #198 | |
| 1936 | #205 | |
| 1937 | #200 | |
| 1938 | #211 | |
| 1939 | #227 | |
| 1940 | #221 | |
| 1941 | #239 | |
| 1942 | #247 | |
| 1943 | #268 | |
| 1944 | #272 | |
| 1945 | #288 | |
| 1946 | #298 | |
| 1947 | #321 | |
| 1948 | #329 | |
| 1949 | #334 | |
| 1950 | #337 | |
| 1951 | #383 | |
| 1952 | #416 | |
| 1953 | #412 | |
| 1954 | #453 | |
| 1955 | #489 | |
| 1956 | #522 | |
| 1957 | #556 | |
| 1958 | #624 | |
| 1959 | #629 | |
| 1960 | #668 | |
| 1961 | #724 | |
| 1962 | #798 | |
| 1963 | #722 | |
| 1964 | #825 | |
| 1965 | #858 | |
| 1966 | #892 | |
| 1967 | #929 | |
| 1991 | #463 | |
| 1992 | #510 | |
| 1993 | #606 | |
| 1994 | #640 | |
| 1995 | #854 | |
| 1996 | #879 | |
| 1997 | #753 | |
| 2000 | #934 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Fannie
Names Similar to Fannie
Nicknames for Fannie
- Fan
- Fanny
- Nie
- Annie
Famous People Named Fannie
| Fannie Lou Hamer | Civil rights activist |
| Fannie Farmer | Cookbook author |
| Fannie Flagg | Author and actress |
| Fannie Barrier Williams | Educator and women's rights activist |
| Fannie Hurst | Author and screenwriter |
| Fannie Pettie Watts | African American suffragist |
| Fannie Pearson Hardy Eckstorm | Author and folklorist |
| Fannie Ellsworth | Actress |
| Fannie Heaslip Lea | Canadian author and poet |
| Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler | Pianist |
| Fannie Thomas | Botanist |
| Fannie Nampeyo | Native American potter |
| Fannie Sperry Steele | Rodeo performer |
| Fannie J. Crosby | Hymn writer |
| Fannie Schiavoni | Fashion designer |
| Fannie E. Ratchford | Librarian and scholar |
| Fannie Quigley | Prospector and adventurer |
| Fannie Jackson Coppin | Educator and missionary |
| Fannie Ellington | Mother of Duke Ellington |
| Fannie Sosa | Visual artist and filmmaker |
Characters Named Fannie
| Fannie Bryce | Character in the musical "Funny Girl" |
| Fannie Mae | Character in the film "The Last American Virgin" |
| Fannie Updike | Character in the novel "Theophilus North" |
| Fannie Carker | Character in Charles Dickens' "Dombey and Son" |
| Fannie Granger | Character in the novel "The Deliberate Stranger" |
| Fannie Grubbins | Character in the TV series "The Suite Life on Deck" |
| Fannie Beebe | Character in the novel "The Penultimate Peril" |
| Fannie Farkle | Character in the TV series "Barney & Friends" |
| Fannie Mae Williams | Character in the film "Bachelor Mother" |
| Fannie Flagg | Character in the novel "Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man" |
| Fannie Claus | Character in the TV movie "Mr. St. Nick" |
| Fannie Gordon | Character in the novel "Winter Dreams" |
| Fannie Fish | Character in the film "Who's Got the Action?" |
| Fannie Bigelow | Character in the novel "The Quest for Corvo" |
| Fannie Maud | Character in the novel "Orphan Island" |
| Fannie Bangs | Character in the film "Her Kind of Man" |
| Fannie Clemm | Character in the novel "The Pale Blue Eye" |
| Fannie Cabanis | Character in the film "One Man's Way" |
| Fannie O'Reilly | Character in the novel "Away" |