Holding steady.
Popularity of Swannie since 1896
Babies named Swannie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1934, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Swannie's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 55 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Swannie is a rare diminutive of the Old Norse name Swanhild, introduced to English via Scandinavian settlers. It peaked in usage in 1896, the year it was first recorded, but has remained extremely uncommon ever since, with no recent rank. The name never appeared in the top 1000 and was primarily used in the late 19th century. Its trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage. Swannie has no recorded top states, suggesting sporadic use. While unfamiliar today, it carries a quaint vintage charm similar to other turn-of-the-century nickname names like Effie or Lottie.
Swannie is a pet form of the Old Norse name Swanhild, composed of elements meaning 'swan' and 'battle'. It was introduced to England by Scandinavian settlers and later used as a nickname or affectionate diminutive. The name saw rare usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its peak year in 1896.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Swan, Wannie
Variants: Swanny, Swanhild, Swanhilda
Sibling names for Swannie
Names that share Swannie's style, for a brother or sister.
