Holding steady.
Popularity of Annis since 1880
Babies named Annis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Annis's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 100 |
| 1890s | 193 |
| 1900s | 255 |
| 1910s | 548 |
| 1920s | 606 |
| 1930s | 487 |
| 1940s | 397 |
| 1950s | 208 |
| 1960s | 75 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Annis is a vintage English name that saw its peak usage in 1900, when it ranked 436th. Its popularity has since diminished, and it has not appeared in the top 1000 in recent decades. The name's trajectory has been stable, with a gentle decline after its peak. Annis is a classic choice for parents seeking a rare, traditional name with a soft sound.
Annis is an English name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the medieval diminutive of Ann or Agnes, with Agnes ultimately from Greek hagnē 'chaste, holy'. Ann itself comes from Hebrew Hannah 'grace'. The name was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Annie, Ann
Sibling names for Annis
Names that share Annis's style, for a brother or sister.
