Annika
Every Annika since 1961 — 19,594 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Annika
Annika is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #995 in 2025 with 254 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 19,594 American babies have been named Annika. Its peak came in 2003, when 1,089 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 Annika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Annika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 254 | #995 |
| 2024 | 271 | #963 |
| 2023 | 272 | #957 |
| 2022 | 336 | #835 |
| 2021 | 322 | #852 |
| 2020 | 329 | #830 |
| 2019 | 345 | #802 |
| 2018 | 393 | #722 |
| 2017 | 407 | #707 |
| 2016 | 455 | #645 |
| 2015 | 543 | #566 |
| 2014 | 534 | #572 |
| 2013 | 569 | #525 |
| 2012 | 573 | #528 |
| 2011 | 580 | #507 |
| 2010 | 649 | #466 |
| 2009 | 767 | #418 |
| 2008 | 807 | #398 |
| 2007 | 873 | #376 |
| 2006 | 987 | #334 |
| 2005 | 979 | #327 |
| 2004 | 971 | #326 |
| 2003 | 1,089 | #285 |
| 2002 | 858 | #346 |
| 2001 | 821 | #364 |
| 2000 | 634 | #446 |
| 1995 | 194 | #971 |
| 1990 | 96 | #1,578 |
| 1985 | 80 | #1,524 |
| 1980 | 60 | #1,806 |
| 1975 | 48 | #1,878 |
| 1970 | 24 | #2,862 |
| 1965 | 6 | #5,835 |
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Famous people named Annika
- Annika Sörenstam Golfer · b. 1970
- Annika Beck Tennis player · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Annika in 2025?
Annika ranked #995 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 254 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Annika?
19,594 babies have been named Annika in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Annika most popular?
Annika peaked in 2003, when 1,089 newborns received the name.
Is Annika a boy or girl name?
Annika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Annika rising or falling?
Annika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Annika?
Well-known people named Annika include Annika Sörenstam (golfer), Annika Beck (tennis player).