UK girl's name
Annelie
Germanic feminine name, a diminutive form of Anne meaning "grace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Annelie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Annelie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3519, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 9 births.
This profile covers 70 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2004 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 73 living people in the UK are called Annelie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Annelie ranked #3519 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 9 girls were registered as Annelie.
- • Annelie ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #641 in 1992.
- • About 73 living people in the UK are estimated to have Annelie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3519
2021
Births in 2021
6
Latest year
Peak year
2004
9 births
Estimated living
73
2026
Meaning
What does Annelie mean?
The name Annelie has its origins in the Germanic languages, particularly in German and Scandinavian cultures. It is a feminine form of the name Anne, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor."
The earliest recorded use of the name Annelie can be traced back to the Middle Ages in parts of Germany and the Netherlands. It was a variant spelling of the more common name Anne or Anna, and was often used interchangeably with these names during this period.
While the name Annelie does not appear in any major historical texts or religious scriptures, there are several notable individuals throughout history who have borne this name. One of the earliest recorded instances is Annelie von Droste-Hülshoff (1797-1848), a German poet and novelist who is considered one of the most significant writers of the Romantic era in German literature.
Another notable Annelie was Annelie Thorndike (1908-1992), an Austrian-American actress and philanthropist who had a successful career on stage and in film during the mid-20th century. She was also known for her philanthropic work, particularly in supporting educational initiatives.
In the field of sports, Annelie Seidel (born 1966) is a former East German swimmer who won multiple Olympic medals in the 1980s, including gold in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Moving to the realm of politics, Annelie Buntenbach (born 1942) is a German politician who served as a member of the Bundestag, the national parliament of Germany, from 1987 to 2009, representing the Free Democratic Party.
Lastly, Annelie Anetzhofer (born 1965) is a German classical musician and cellist who has performed with various orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Munich Philharmonic.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Annelie, showcasing its usage across various fields and cultures, particularly in German-speaking regions and parts of Northern Europe.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Annelie over time
The chart below shows babies named Annelie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Annelie, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2021, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annelie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Annelie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3519 | 6 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4731 | 34 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3375 | 30 | 5 |
Geography
Where Annelie is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Annelie. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Annelie ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #641 in 1992.
Across the UK
Annelie in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#641 in 1992
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Annelie
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Annelie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Annelie in the UK right now?
In 2021, Annelie was ranked #3519 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Annelie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 9 babies registered as Annelie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Annelie?
Germanic feminine name, a diminutive form of Anne meaning "grace".
How many people are called Annelie in the UK?
A total of 70 babies have been registered as Annelie across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Annelie most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Annelie ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #641 in 1992. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.