Anni
Every Anni since 1932 — 626 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anni
Anni is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,139 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1932, 626 American babies have been named Anni. Its peak came in 2001, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anni year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,139 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,494 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,043 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,013 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,288 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,458 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,387 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,548 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,337 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,177 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,691 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,340 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,416 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,162 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,833 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,756 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,581 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,781 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,200 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,768 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,375 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,430 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,047 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,081 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,593 |
| 2000 | 9 | #9,961 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,557 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,376 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,216 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,187 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,237 |
| 1950 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Anni
- Anni Albers Painter · 1899–1994
- Anni Steuer Athlete · 1913–1996
- Anni Friesinger-Postma Skater · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anni in 2025?
Anni ranked #6,139 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anni?
626 babies have been named Anni in the United States since 1932, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anni most popular?
Anni peaked in 2001, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Anni a boy or girl name?
Anni is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anni rising or falling?
Anni is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anni?
Well-known people named Anni include Anni Albers (painter), Anni Steuer (athlete), Anni Friesinger-Postma (skater).