Total births
1,607
Girls' name · since 1880
Classie
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,607 babies named Classie, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,607
- total births
- 1880–2009
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Classie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,607 recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Classie has been recorded 1,607 times among girls since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2009.
- 1,607 total births
- 1880–2009 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,607 girls have been named Classie since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2009.
- 1,607
- total births
- 1880–2009
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Classie was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
39 babies were named Classie in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Classie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Classie splits its recorded history at 1941: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1882 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Classie at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Classie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2009
- Peak year (1922)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 130 years of records
Classie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Classie's strongest decade.
291 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Classie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 33
1880s
33 births
- 1890s 76
1890s
76 births
- 1900s 116
1900s
116 births
- 1910s
1910s
230 births
- 1920s
1920s
291 births
- 1930s
1930s
233 births
- 1940s
1940s
260 births
- 1950s
1950s
131 births
- 1960s 80
1960s
80 births
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
- 1980s 76
1980s
76 births
- 1990s 37
1990s
37 births
- 2000s 15
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 291 births (18% of all-time use).
How Classie 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 Classie's total volume
Classie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Classie by state
Where Classie concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 131 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 87 | 5.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 56 | 3.5% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 26 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.3% |
Mississippi share of Classie's total US births 8.2%
Even split
131 of 1,607 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Classie appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Classie? ▼
1,607 babies have been named Classie since 1880. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1922 with 39 births.
When was Classie most popular? ▼
Classie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 291 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Classie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Classie are Mississippi (131 births), Alabama (87 births), Georgia (56 births).
How long has the name Classie been used? ▼
Records for Classie go back to 1880, giving 130 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Classie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clara, Claire, Claudia, Clarissa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Classie's data
- Classie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (291 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Classies (131 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Classie
Nearby Names Like Classie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Classie
Clara Girl
#78 300,524 births
Claire Girl
#67 211,919 births
Claudia Girl
#1086 128,318 births
Clarissa Girl
#1161 40,484 births
Clare Girl
#948 31,456 births
Compare Classie side by side: Classie vs Clara Classie vs Claire Classie vs Claudia
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1880–2009 (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. "Classie: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,607 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/classie. 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 Classie 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 July 2026.