Birdie
How to say it: BUR-dee · /ˈbɜrdi/
English diminutive nickname from 'bird'; evokes lightness and nature. Revived as a vintage-charm given name.
Birdie was the 654th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 422 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up 6.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #411 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #654 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 422 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,856 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | ×6.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #411 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Prominent in the 1880s, Birdie endures far beneath that early summit yet in active use. Growth appears on the horizon for the near term.
What goes with it
Bright and chirpy in two quick syllables, Birdie carries a gentle love of the outdoors. Rosie makes a cheerful counterpart.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Birdie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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