Total births
572
Girls' name · since 1990
Annaly
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 572 babies named Annaly, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7053
- among girls today
- 572
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Annaly currently ranks #7053 among girls' names in America, with 572 babies recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Annaly has been recorded 572 times among girls since 1990, currently ranked #7053 nationally and more common than 60% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #7053 among girls today
- 572 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Annaly is currently the #7053 girls' name in America, more common than 60% of girls - 572 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7053
- among girls today
- 572
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Annaly vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7053
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 60% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Annaly was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
40 babies were named Annaly in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Annaly compares
572 Top 42% higher than 58% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Annaly's all-time total is 50% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Annaly | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 572 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 48 | 19,840 |
Annaly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Annaly splits its recorded history at 2008: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Annaly at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#7,053
Active since
1990
Annaly popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Annaly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Annaly's strongest decade.
262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Annaly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 73
1990s
73 births
- 2000s
2000s
143 births
- 2010s
2010s
262 births
- 2020s 94
2020s
94 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 262 births (46% of all-time use).
How Annaly compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Annaly's total volume
Annaly vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Annaly by state
Where Annaly concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 125 | 21.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 89 | 15.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Annaly's total US births 21.9%
Even split
125 of 572 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Annaly? ▼
Annaly has been given to 572 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #7053 as of the latest data. 40 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Annaly most popular? ▼
Annaly was most popular in the 2010s decade with 262 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Annaly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Annaly are California (125 births), Texas (89 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Annaly been used? ▼
Records for Annaly go back to 1990, giving 36 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Annaly? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anna, Ann, Annie, Anne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Annaly's data
- Annaly's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (262 total births) through the 2020s (94) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Annalys (125 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Annaly
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Annaly
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Annaly: #7053 Girls' Name - 572 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/annaly. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Annaly draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.