Birdie
Meaninglittle bird · English
- US rank
- #670
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #151 in 1882
422 babies were named Birdie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 330 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
US births per million boys, 1895–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Birdie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,808 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Birdie, 422 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Birdie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBirdie has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Birdies, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1882, when it ranked #151. Today it's #670, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBirdie is 67× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 256,410 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 3,808.
- TrendBirdie has climbed 330 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #670. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBirdie is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #231, followed by Mississippi (#270) and Oregon (#298). It's in the top 1,000 in 24 states.
- MeaningIn English, Birdie means “little bird”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Birdie
Birdie is a girl name of English and German origin meaning “little bird”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-die”. US birth records list Birdie for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 126 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1882, when it ranked #151 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #670, with 422 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 941 | 1,063 girls |
| 1890s | 731 | 1,369 girls |
| 1900s | 555 | 1,802 girls |
| 1910s | 289 | 3,462 girls |
| 1920s | 180 | 5,548 girls |
| 1930s | 126 | 7,962 girls |
| 1940s | 64 | 15,713 girls |
| 1950s | 23 | 43,706 girls |
| 1960s | 10 | 99,305 girls |
| 1970s | 5.3 | 190,114 girls |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 621,118 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 girls |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 373,134 girls |
| 2010s | 45 | 22,173 girls |
| 2020s | 219 | 4,575 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 8.5 | 117,371 boys |
| 1910s | 4.2 | 237,530 boys |
| 1920s | 4.0 | 250,627 boys |
| 1930s | 1.5 | 684,932 boys |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,351,351 boys |
Other spellings of Birdie
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Birdie
What does the name Birdie mean?
Birdie means “little bird” in English.
What is the origin of the name Birdie?
Birdie has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Birdie a boy or girl name?
Birdie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Birdie?
Birdie ranked #670 for US girls in 2025, given to 422 babies. Its best year was 1882 (#151).