Ann
Ann is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Grace or favor.
Origin and history
Ann is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Although historically and predominantly used as a feminine name, historical records show occasional use as a masculine name in the United States. In modern usage, it is extremely rare for males.
Popularity in the United States
1,364 babies in the United States have been named Ann since 1880. It ranks #3348 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (71.6 %)
- PA (9.2 %)
- KY (5.5 %)
- CA (4.6 %)
- MA (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 27 |
| 1910-1920 | 107 |
| 1920-1930 | 165 |
| 1930-1940 | 251 |
| 1940-1950 | 216 |
| 1950-1960 | 181 |
| 1960-1970 | 208 |
| 1970-1980 | 136 |
| 1980-1990 | 67 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Ann comes from the Hebrew name Channah, which passed into Latin as Anna and Old French as Anne.
- While overwhelmingly feminine today, Ann appeared occasionally on male birth records in early 20th-century American census data.