Anniemae

Meaning & origin

Anniemae is a compound name from the early 1900s, first recorded in 1904 during a period when double-barreled first names were especially popular in the American South. Its peak year came just four years later, in 1908, when it saw its highest usage before quickly declining. The name never ranked in the top 1,000 nationally and by 2025 remained extremely rare, with no recorded usage in the most recent year's data. Anniemae reflects a naming convention that combined two familiar feminine names, Annie and Mae, each with deep roots: Annie from the Hebrew Hannah (grace) and Mae from Mary or the month of May. Though it has not experienced a revival and its trajectory is stable at near-zero, the name persists as a distinctive choice for those seeking an old-fashioned Southern style.

Anniemae is a compound name formed from Annie and Mae, both well-established English names. Annie, a diminutive of Ann, traces back to the Hebrew name Hannah (Channah), meaning 'favor' or 'grace'. Mae, a variant of May, originated as a month name or as a pet form of Mary. The combination Anniemae emerged in the late 19th century, reflecting the Victorian trend of pairing two popular names into a double-barreled given name, often used to honor relatives or combine family names.