Girl · #4,181 in 2026

Ninnie

Name: Popularity of the name Ninnie in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ninnie, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,181

Peak Rank

#872 (1890)

Total Babies

136

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1881

First Year

1936

Last Year

1890

Peak Year

#872

Peak Rank

136

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ninnie

Ninnie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1881, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1890, when 10 Ninnies were born — ranking #872 that year. As of 2026, Ninnie ranks #4,181 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 136 Ninnies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Ninnie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ninnie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ninny
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Nani
Nini
Noni
Nonny
Nannie
Nanni
Nonie
Nonni

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ninnie

What does the name Ninnie mean?

Ninnie is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ninnie in 2026?

In 2026, Ninnie ranks #4,181 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ninnie most popular?

Ninnie reached its peak popularity in 1890, ranking #872 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Ninnie a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ninnie is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ninnie?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ninnie include Dillie, Elberta, Forrest. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ninnie

Ninnie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 136 births in the dataset. Ninnie's peak popularity came in 1890 when it ranked #872. Use the chart and map above to compare Ninnie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.