Holding steady.
Popularity of Ninnie since 1881
Babies named Ninnie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1890, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ninnie's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 |
| 1890s | 46 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 26 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ninnie is a rare diminutive that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1881, its peak year, according to Social Security data. With fewer than five occurrences annually, and no recorded births in recent years, it is an exceptionally uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely low, and it has not ranked nationally. Its etymology points to classic roots like Anne or Ninon, making it a historic pet form similar to other late-19th century favorites such as Annie and Nanny. Ninnie has no strong regional ties in the United States, with no top states on record. For parents seeking a vintage nickname name that has faded from common use, Ninnie offers a quirky connection to the 1880s.
The name Ninnie is thought to be a diminutive form of Anne (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace") or of Ninon, a French diminutive of Anne. It may also be a variant spelling of the pet name Nanny, which itself derives from Anne. The name appears in limited use in the United States in the late 19th century, particularly in the 1880s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nin
Variants: Niny, Ninny
Sibling names for Ninnie
Names that share Ninnie's style, for a brother or sister.
