Effie
From Euphemia + -ie, or, very rarely, from modern Greek Eftychia or Euthemia (diminutive form).
Every Effie since 1880 — 44,497 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Effie
Effie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,245 in 2025 with 82 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 44,497 American babies have been named Effie. Its peak came in 1919, when 938 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Effie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Effie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | #2,245 | — | — |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,468 | — | — |
| 2023 | 91 | #2,113 | — | — |
| 2022 | 73 | #2,470 | — | — |
| 2021 | 83 | #2,235 | — | — |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,693 | — | — |
| 2019 | 58 | #2,866 | — | — |
| 2018 | 77 | #2,367 | — | — |
| 2017 | 68 | #2,579 | — | — |
| 2016 | 68 | #2,603 | — | — |
| 2015 | 54 | #3,099 | — | — |
| 2014 | 50 | #3,241 | — | — |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,871 | — | — |
| 2012 | 38 | #4,006 | — | — |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,680 | — | — |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,011 | — | — |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,511 | — | — |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,053 | — | — |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,574 | — | — |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,778 | — | — |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,322 | — | — |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,180 | — | — |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,386 | — | — |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,477 | — | — |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,410 | — | — |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,020 | — | — |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,277 | — | — |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,152 | — | — |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,890 | — | — |
| 1980 | 48 | #2,133 | — | — |
| 1975 | 63 | #1,576 | — | — |
| 1970 | 79 | #1,335 | — | — |
| 1965 | 84 | #1,171 | — | — |
| 1960 | 96 | #1,098 | — | — |
| 1955 | 153 | #778 | — | — |
| 1950 | 185 | #619 | — | — |
| 1945 | 222 | #484 | — | — |
| 1940 | 290 | #399 | — | — |
| 1935 | 388 | #320 | — | — |
| 1930 | 488 | #301 | 10 | #2,653 |
| 1925 | 780 | #235 | — | — |
| 1920 | 895 | #214 | — | — |
| 1915 | 844 | #196 | 6 | #3,516 |
| 1910 | 572 | #143 | — | — |
| 1905 | 542 | #117 | 7 | #1,023 |
| 1900 | 752 | #89 | 13 | #707 |
| 1895 | 708 | #79 | 7 | #906 |
| 1890 | 717 | #66 | — | — |
| 1885 | 613 | #59 | — | — |
| 1880 | 406 | #63 | — | — |
Famous people named Effie
- Effie Gray Painter · 1828–1897
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Effie mean?
From Euphemia + -ie, or, very rarely, from modern Greek Eftychia or Euthemia (diminutive form).
How popular is the name Effie in 2025?
Effie ranked #2,245 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 82 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Effie?
44,497 babies have been named Effie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Effie most popular?
Effie peaked in 1919, when 938 newborns received the name.
Is Effie a boy or girl name?
Effie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Effie rising or falling?
Effie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Effie?
Well-known people named Effie include Effie Gray (painter).