Anne
Anne is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Favor or grace.
Origin and history
Anne is traditionally a feminine name derived from the Hebrew Hannah, but historically it was occasionally used as a male name in French, Dutch, and Frisian contexts. As a masculine name in the U.S., it appears primarily in historical records before the mid-20th century. Today, its male usage in the United States is extremely rare and considered an archaic variant.
Popularity in the United States
826 babies in the United States have been named Anne since 1880. It ranks #3850 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (64.6 %)
- DC (35.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 79 |
| 1920-1930 | 92 |
| 1930-1940 | 109 |
| 1940-1950 | 73 |
| 1950-1960 | 94 |
| 1960-1970 | 130 |
| 1970-1980 | 95 |
| 1980-1990 | 117 |
| 1990-2000 | 21 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Anne
- Anne de Montmorency: Military Commander, Statesman
Fun facts
- In Frisian, Dutch, and French history, Anne was sometimes given as a masculine name, such as Anne de Montmorency, a famous 16th-century French commander.
- Fewer than 1,000 total male births have been recorded under the name Anne in the U.S. since 1880.