Annamae
About Annamae
Combining two classic names, Annamae has both vintage charm and a playful spark to it. The meaning can vary depending on which of Mae's root you choose to follow; a diminutive of Margaret, Mary, and Maia, you can play around with the meaning to find the one you like best.
Annamae featured in the US Top 1000 during the early half of the 20th century, peaking in 1922 at #603. It hasn't been seen in the charts since 1939, though it is still given to around 20 girls each year. A pretty but unfussy name, though some might only think of "anime" on hearing it.
Pronounced AN-uh-may.
As of October 2026, Annamae ranked #5256 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #604 in 1922.
Editor: Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,413 | 32 | 17.9 |
| 2016 | #4,260 | 34 | 19.2 |
| 2017 | #4,398 | 32 | 18.5 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,396 | 46 | 27.4 |
| 2020 | #4,273 | 32 | 19.8 |
| 2021 | #4,516 | 30 | 18.3 |
| 2022 | #4,803 | 28 | 17.1 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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