Total births
144
Unisex name · since 1912
Zannie
Zannie has 144 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1940 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 144
- total births
- 1912–1961
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Zannie is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 144 have been recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Zannie recorded 144 times among boys since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1961.
- 144 total births
- 1912–1961 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
144 boys have been named Zannie since 1912, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1961.
- 144
- total births
- 1912–1961
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Zannie was born in this single decade.
1940
Single peak year
12 babies were named Zannie in 1940 - its busiest year on record.
Zannie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zannie's SSA record in two at 1947 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1925, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1940 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zannie at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1940
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Zannie popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1961
- Peak year (1940)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Zannie popularity over time - girls
140 total births recorded since 1904 (Zannie as girls' name)
Zannie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Zannie's strongest decade.
43 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Zannie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 14
1920s
14 births
- 1930s
1930s
22 births
- 1940s
1940s
42 births
- 1950s
1950s
43 births
- 1960s 17
1960s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 43 births (30% of all-time use).
Zannie by state
Where Zannie concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 5 | 3.5% |
Mississippi share of Zannie's total US births 3.5%
5 of 144 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zannie? ▼
144 babies have been named Zannie since 1912. It was last recorded in 1961. The peak year was 1940 with 12 births.
When was Zannie most popular? ▼
Zannie was most popular in the 1950s decade with 43 total births. The single peak year was 1940.
Where is Zannie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zannie are Mississippi (5 births).
Is Zannie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zannie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 144 births, and as a girl's name it has 140 births.
How long has the name Zannie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zannie since 1912 -- 50 years through the most recent 1961 data.
What names are similar to Zannie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zane, Zander, Zan, Zaniel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zannie's data
- Zannie's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (43 total births) through the 1960s (17) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Mississippi records the most Zannies (5 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.
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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, 1912–1961 (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. "Zannie: Baby Name Since 1912 - 144 Births, Peak 1940." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zannie. 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 Zannie 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.