—2024 rank
1957peak year
469,768babies named Ann since 1880
▼ 20%5-year trend
Ann popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Ann mean?
The plain English form of Anne, from Hebrew Channah, 'grace' or 'favor'. One of the simplest and most enduring names in the English canon.
OriginHebrew, English
Syllables1
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Ann
Same era, same vibe — if you like Ann, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Anns
- Ann Patchett, writer
- Ann Radcliffe, writer
Spellings & variants
AnneAnnaAnnie
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