Anna
Anna is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Grace or favor.
Origin and history
Anna is a classic name derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace or favor. While overwhelmingly used for females in the United States, historical SSA records show occasional usage as a masculine name. It retains a timeless, cross-cultural recognition.
Popularity in the United States
2,756 babies in the United States have been named Anna since 1880. It ranks #2464 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- PA (34.4 %)
- NY (26.6 %)
- DC (11.4 %)
- KY (10.6 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 161 |
| 1890-1900 | 200 |
| 1900-1910 | 181 |
| 1910-1920 | 313 |
| 1920-1930 | 396 |
| 1930-1940 | 298 |
| 1940-1950 | 162 |
| 1950-1960 | 133 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 163 |
| 1980-1990 | 263 |
| 1990-2000 | 126 |
| 2000-2010 | 145 |
| 2010-2019 | 55 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Fun facts
- Anna entered Western languages via the Greek and Latin renditions of the biblical Hebrew name Channah.
- While predominantly female, over 2,700 male births have been officially recorded under the name Anna in the U.S. since 1880.