Ann
Ann is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Favor, grace.
Origin and history
Ann is an English form of the French Anne, which derives from the Hebrew name Hannah. Historically one of the most common classic names in the English-speaking world, it has a long legacy of usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
470,261 babies in the United States have been named Ann since 1880. It ranks #71 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1027.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.2 %)
- PA (8.8 %)
- MA (5.6 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- CA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 2,104 |
| 1890-1900 | 4,688 |
| 1900-1910 | 9,932 |
| 1910-1920 | 39,506 |
| 1920-1930 | 49,810 |
| 1930-1940 | 64,060 |
| 1940-1950 | 76,797 |
| 1950-1960 | 87,047 |
| 1960-1970 | 72,083 |
| 1970-1980 | 32,030 |
| 1980-1990 | 15,928 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,897 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,300 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,738 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,341 |
Famous people named Ann
- Ann Landers: Columnist, Journalist
- Ann Richards: Politician, Governor
- Ann Ann: Author
Nicknames
Annie, Annabel
Fun facts
- The name has been borne by numerous queens and nobles throughout European history, including Queen Ann of Great Britain.
- Ann was historically one of the top choices for female middle and first names throughout the 19th and 20th centuries in the U.S.