Anh
Anh is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Ray of light, flower, bright, or hero/heroic.
Origin and history
Anh is a unisex name of Vietnamese origin, widely used in Vietnam and among the Vietnamese diaspora. Depending on the Chinese-Vietnamese character used to write it, it commonly means ray of light, flower, or hero. In the United States, it is a modest but steady choice given to both boys and girls.
Popularity in the United States
715 babies in the United States have been named Anh since 1880. It ranks #3961 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1866.
States where it is most popular
- CA (79.7 %)
- TX (15.1 %)
- LA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 53 |
| 1980-1990 | 270 |
| 1990-2000 | 139 |
| 2000-2010 | 87 |
| 2010-2019 | 105 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Fun facts
- Because Vietnamese names historically rely on Sino-Vietnamese characters, Anh can carry various meanings such as light, hero, or blossom depending on the written kanji/chữ Hán.
- Anh is extremely common in Vietnam as both a masculine and feminine given name, often paired as a middle name or used on its own.