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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Effie — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Effat|Effy
ScottishGirl↓ Fading

Effie

EF-ee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2507
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#2507
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 21
Peak rank
#2111 in 2023
5yr change
-396 ranks
Birth frequency
2.0 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2507 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scottish girl names
Effie

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2507

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-396 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ClassicVintageScottishGreek RootDiminutiveGirl Name2-syllableRetro RevivalGentleShort Form
Character
well-spoken and articulate
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Effies

resilientarticulatespiritedindependentcultured
STRONG
High confidence

Effie is a Scottish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2507 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -396 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2507 · very rare
Effie at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Euphemia, from Greek 'eu' (well) and 'pheme' (speech). Means 'well-spoken' or 'of good repute'.
Language root:Greek · Scottish diminutive
Peak rank:#2111 in 2023
5yr change:-396 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Effie Gray
Historical figure · Ruskin's wife
Effie T. Ghee
Literary character
Similar Sound
EffyEvaIvyEvieElfie
Similar Style
MillieOlive◈ClaraBeatriceHazel◈Daisy
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Effie
FloraOlive◈ClaraNoraIrisDorothyGeorgeHenry
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Hazel◈
English · #19
→ Stable
Daisy
English · #76
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Effie illustration
Name Intelligence
Effie · Overview
Summary

Effie is a Scottish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2507 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Vintage character
Effie carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 396 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
effie.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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