Annie vs Jane
Annie and Janecompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Annie was ranked #11 and Jane #288 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Annie was ranked #33 and Jane #213 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Annie was ranked #111 and Jane #1110 among girls in England and Wales.
Norway · Girls
In 2013, Annie was ranked #379 and Jane #576 among girls in Norway.
Annie and Jane over time
Annie and Jane appear together in 4 published lists, across 180 years of shared records. Neither was ahead in more lists than the other.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Jane reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, Annie in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2001, Annie moved ahead of Jane in Northern Ireland · Girls — #151 and #80 the year before became #82 and #132.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Annie and Jane changed places 6 times in Norway · Girls between 1945 and 2013, ending at #379 and #576.
- Longest-running competitions
Annie and Jane were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #111 and #1110.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Girls62 shared years, 1964–2025
Annie held the stronger position in 15 of those years, Jane in 45.
Highest recorded here: Annie #33 in 2025, Jane #59 in 1964.
The order changed in 2011: Annie moved ahead. In 2010 they stood at #107 and #107; by 2011 that had become #111 and #124.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Annie #33, Jane #213.
Norway · Girls61 shared years, 1945–2013
Annie held the stronger position in 18 of those years, Jane in 43.
Highest recorded here: Annie #151 in 1949, Jane #73 in 1960.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2013: Annie #379, Jane #576.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Annie held the stronger position in 30 of those years, Jane in 0.
Highest recorded here: Annie #108 in 2016, Jane #316 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Annie #111, Jane #1110.
Northern Ireland · Girls27 shared years, 1997–2024
Annie held the stronger position in 24 of those years, Jane in 3.
Highest recorded here: Annie #8 in 2022, Jane #80 in 2000.
The order changed in 2001: Annie moved ahead. In 2000 they stood at #151 and #80; by 2001 that had become #82 and #132.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Annie #11, Jane #288.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Annie
Pairs where Annie shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Sinead vs Annie
In 1964 they stood at #109 and #112 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2022 they were #905 and #51.
Sinead · Annie · 58 shared years, 1964–2022 · Started together, ended far apart
- Annie vs Janet
In 1964 they stood at #112 and #106 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2018 they were #73 and #896.
Annie · Janet · 43 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Annie vs Pamela
In 1964 they stood at #112 and #116 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2017 they were #74 and #873.
Annie · Pamela · 46 shared years, 1964–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
- Amanda vs Annie
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #112 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #608 and #33.
Amanda · Annie · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Jane
Pairs where Jane shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Christine vs Jane
In 1964 they stood at #65 and #59 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #885 and #213.
Christine · Jane · 60 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Denise vs Jane
In 1964 they stood at #56 and #59 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2020 they were #834 and #168.
Denise · Jane · 54 shared years, 1964–2020 · Started together, ended far apart
- Suzanne vs Jane
In 1964 they stood at #67 and #59 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2018 they were #734 and #162.
Suzanne · Jane · 52 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jane vs Rita
In 1964 they stood at #59 and #59 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 0 places apart; by 2025 they were #213 and #718.
Jane · Rita · 55 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Annie | Jane |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | A diminutive of Anne, itself from the Hebrew root 'hanan' ('grace, favour') via Latin Anna. | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | A diminutive of Anne, tracing to the Hebrew root 'hanan' via Latin Anna | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈæn.i/ | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Girls #33 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Girls #213 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 90/100 | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 94/100 | 95/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Annie has a recorded origin (A diminutive of Anne, tracing to the Hebrew root 'hanan' via Latin Anna); Jane does not have one recorded yet.
- Annie and Jane both have 2 syllables.
- A meaning is recorded for Annie; Jane doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NO.
How each name got here
Annie
Popularity journey
First recorded1945
First recorded at #180 among girls in Norway in 1945 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1997–2024
Highest recorded position: #8 among girls in Northern Ireland, in 2022 (recorded 1997–2024).
Northern Ireland · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #111 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Jane
Popularity journey
First recorded1945
First recorded at #246 among girls in Norway in 1945 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1952–1984
Highest recorded position: #25 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1966 (recorded 1952–1984).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #1110 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls