Fanny
- Pronunciation
- [Fa-nny]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Pet Name Meaning Free: Variant Of Frances.
- Origin
- English
Fanny Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 9,635 baby girls have been named Fanny. The name peaked in 1916 with 241 US births that year (rank #405). In 2024, ranked #5182 nationally — 4,777 places below its 1916 peak.
Top States for Fanny
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Fanny births are: New York (1,727), California (621), Texas (237).
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5-Letter Names Starting with F
Names with Fanny's exact length and starting letter: Faber, Fabio, Fadil, Fadwa, Fagan.
Quick Facts About Fanny
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fannie | Pet Name Meaning Free: Variant Of Frances. | Female | English |
Famous People Named Fanny
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Fanny.
- Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel was a German pianist and composer, the sister of the composer Felix Mendelssohn and granddaughter of the philosopher Moses Mendelssohn.
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Compare Fanny to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Fanny against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).