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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN /æn/
Origin: Hebrew; Latin; English
Meaning: Hebrew: Grace; Latin: Favor; English: Graceful
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ann has its roots in the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." The name Hannah appears in the Hebrew Bible, notably as the mother of the prophet Samuel, and has been a significant figure in Jewish tradition. The name was adopted into Greek as Ἄννα (Anna) and subsequently into Latin as Anna, which was then carried into Old French as Anne before entering the English language.
This linguistic journey illustrates the name's enduring appeal across cultures and languages, maintaining its core meaning throughout its evolution. Historically, the name Ann has been borne by various notable figures, including saints and queens.
Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, is a prominent figure in Christian tradition, particularly within Catholicism, where her feast day is celebrated on July 26. The name gained further prominence in the medieval period, as it was commonly used among the nobility and clergy.
In England, the name was popularized through the influence of the Normans in the 11th century, and it has appeared in various forms in literature and religious texts, including the King James Bible, which contributed to its widespread recognition. Culturally, the name Ann has been associated with qualities such as grace and favor, reflecting its etymological roots.
It has been used in various traditions and has inspired numerous diminutive forms, such as Annie, which has its own historical significance. The name's simplicity and elegance have allowed it to resonate across different cultures and eras, making it a timeless choice in many societies.
Its associations with revered figures and its presence in religious contexts have further solidified its place in history.
Famous people named Ann
In this section, you will find notable people named Ann. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ann who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Ann who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Ann Hathaway is an actress best known for Les Misérables, The Devil Wears Prada, and The Princess Diaries.
Ann Wilson is a musician best known as the lead singer of Heart, known for hits like Barracuda and Crazy on You.
Ann Rice is an author best known for The Vampire Chronicles series, including Interview with the Vampire and The Queen of the Damned.
Ann B. Davis is an actress best known for her role as Alice in The Brady Bunch and for her work on The Bob Cummings Show.
Ann Patchett is an author best known for Bel Canto, State of Wonder, and The Patron Saint of Liars.
Ann Curry is a journalist best known for her work on NBC's Today Show and as a co-anchor on NBC Nightly News.
Ann Reinking is a dancer and choreographer best known for her work in Chicago and Fosse.
Ann Landers is a columnist best known for her advice column that ran in newspapers for decades.
Ann D. Clark is a scientist best known for her research in the field of biology and genetics.
Fictional characters named Ann
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Ann Darrow is a fictional character from the film King Kong. She is a leading actress who becomes the object of King Kong's affection and plays a crucial role in the story's events.
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ann was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Ann has ranked as high as #86 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Illinois, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Ann has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ann is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ann was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ann.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 225 | 0 | 225 |
| 2024 | 213 | 0 | 213 |
| 2023 | 231 | 0 | 231 |
| 2022 | 227 | 0 | 227 |
| 2021 | 224 | 0 | 224 |
| 2020 | 221 | 0 | 221 |
| 2019 | 264 | 0 | 264 |
| 2018 | 269 | 0 | 269 |
| 2017 | 257 | 0 | 257 |
| 2016 | 265 | 0 | 265 |
| 2015 | 307 | 0 | 307 |
| 2014 | 286 | 0 | 286 |
| 2013 | 280 | 0 | 280 |
| 2012 | 268 | 0 | 268 |
| 2011 | 256 | 0 | 256 |
| 2010 | 286 | 0 | 286 |
| 2009 | 287 | 0 | 287 |
| 2008 | 344 | 0 | 344 |
| 2007 | 368 | 0 | 368 |
| 2006 | 388 | 0 | 388 |
| 2005 | 435 | 0 | 435 |
| 2004 | 408 | 6 | 402 |
| 2003 | 499 | 0 | 499 |
| 2002 | 525 | 0 | 525 |
| 2001 | 506 | 0 | 506 |
| 2000 | 546 | 0 | 546 |
| 1999 | 583 | 0 | 583 |
| 1998 | 555 | 0 | 555 |
| 1997 | 626 | 0 | 626 |
| 1996 | 663 | 0 | 663 |
| 1995 | 743 | 0 | 743 |
| 1994 | 784 | 0 | 784 |
| 1993 | 848 | 0 | 848 |
| 1992 | 946 | 0 | 946 |
| 1991 | 1,025 | 0 | 1,025 |
| 1990 | 1,124 | 0 | 1,124 |
| 1989 | 1,097 | 8 | 1,089 |
| 1988 | 1,177 | 6 | 1,171 |
| 1987 | 1,204 | 0 | 1,204 |
| 1986 | 1,311 | 8 | 1,303 |
| 1985 | 1,443 | 0 | 1,443 |
| 1984 | 1,701 | 6 | 1,695 |
| 1983 | 1,824 | 12 | 1,812 |
| 1982 | 1,929 | 9 | 1,920 |
| 1981 | 2,134 | 11 | 2,123 |
| 1980 | 2,175 | 7 | 2,168 |
| 1979 | 2,276 | 10 | 2,266 |
| 1978 | 2,329 | 9 | 2,320 |
| 1977 | 2,460 | 8 | 2,452 |
| 1976 | 2,450 | 14 | 2,436 |
| 1975 | 2,726 | 11 | 2,715 |
| 1974 | 2,939 | 11 | 2,928 |
| 1973 | 3,268 | 13 | 3,255 |
| 1972 | 3,375 | 15 | 3,360 |
| 1971 | 4,578 | 20 | 4,558 |
| 1970 | 5,765 | 25 | 5,740 |
| 1969 | 6,149 | 16 | 6,133 |
| 1968 | 6,187 | 10 | 6,177 |
| 1967 | 6,272 | 25 | 6,247 |
| 1966 | 6,013 | 20 | 5,993 |
| 1965 | 6,811 | 27 | 6,784 |
| 1964 | 7,782 | 24 | 7,758 |
| 1963 | 7,994 | 19 | 7,975 |
| 1962 | 8,143 | 20 | 8,123 |
| 1961 | 8,238 | 22 | 8,216 |
| 1960 | 8,702 | 25 | 8,677 |
| 1959 | 8,931 | 13 | 8,918 |
| 1958 | 8,879 | 23 | 8,856 |
| 1957 | 9,068 | 28 | 9,040 |
| 1956 | 9,009 | 19 | 8,990 |
| 1955 | 8,939 | 23 | 8,916 |
| 1954 | 8,769 | 18 | 8,751 |
| 1953 | 8,595 | 16 | 8,579 |
| 1952 | 8,671 | 18 | 8,653 |
| 1951 | 8,436 | 13 | 8,423 |
| 1950 | 7,931 | 10 | 7,921 |
| 1949 | 7,885 | 15 | 7,870 |
| 1948 | 8,044 | 19 | 8,025 |
| 1947 | 8,914 | 20 | 8,894 |
| 1946 | 8,089 | 12 | 8,077 |
| 1945 | 7,060 | 22 | 7,038 |
| 1944 | 7,100 | 19 | 7,081 |
| 1943 | 7,852 | 23 | 7,829 |
| 1942 | 7,707 | 41 | 7,666 |
| 1941 | 7,143 | 22 | 7,121 |
| 1940 | 7,219 | 23 | 7,196 |
| 1939 | 6,574 | 23 | 6,551 |
| 1938 | 7,020 | 30 | 6,990 |
| 1937 | 6,741 | 28 | 6,713 |
| 1936 | 6,700 | 34 | 6,666 |
| 1935 | 6,733 | 27 | 6,706 |
| 1934 | 6,666 | 25 | 6,641 |
| 1933 | 6,228 | 19 | 6,209 |
| 1932 | 6,215 | 20 | 6,195 |
| 1931 | 5,877 | 19 | 5,858 |
| 1930 | 5,557 | 26 | 5,531 |
| 1929 | 5,190 | 18 | 5,172 |
| 1928 | 4,956 | 24 | 4,932 |
| 1927 | 4,796 | 14 | 4,782 |
| 1926 | 4,784 | 5 | 4,779 |
| 1925 | 4,958 | 23 | 4,935 |
| 1924 | 5,049 | 14 | 5,035 |
| 1923 | 5,034 | 12 | 5,022 |
| 1922 | 5,075 | 21 | 5,054 |
| 1921 | 5,077 | 19 | 5,058 |
| 1920 | 5,056 | 15 | 5,041 |
| 1919 | 4,932 | 8 | 4,924 |
| 1918 | 5,626 | 13 | 5,613 |
| 1917 | 5,469 | 14 | 5,455 |
| 1916 | 5,355 | 12 | 5,343 |
| 1915 | 4,907 | 12 | 4,895 |
| 1914 | 3,897 | 9 | 3,888 |
| 1913 | 3,005 | 7 | 2,998 |
| 1912 | 2,675 | 9 | 2,666 |
| 1911 | 1,893 | 11 | 1,882 |
| 1910 | 1,854 | 12 | 1,842 |
| 1909 | 1,482 | 5 | 1,477 |
| 1908 | 1,359 | 5 | 1,354 |
| 1907 | 1,270 | 6 | 1,264 |
| 1906 | 1,069 | 5 | 1,064 |
| 1905 | 1,002 | 6 | 996 |
| 1904 | 880 | 0 | 880 |
| 1903 | 774 | 0 | 774 |
| 1902 | 753 | 0 | 753 |
| 1901 | 634 | 0 | 634 |
| 1900 | 736 | 0 | 736 |
| 1899 | 586 | 0 | 586 |
| 1898 | 593 | 0 | 593 |
| 1897 | 545 | 0 | 545 |
| 1896 | 488 | 0 | 488 |
| 1895 | 551 | 0 | 551 |
| 1894 | 470 | 0 | 470 |
| 1893 | 397 | 0 | 397 |
| 1892 | 393 | 0 | 393 |
| 1891 | 337 | 0 | 337 |
| 1890 | 328 | 0 | 328 |
| 1889 | 341 | 0 | 341 |
| 1888 | 295 | 0 | 295 |
| 1887 | 239 | 0 | 239 |
| 1886 | 229 | 0 | 229 |
| 1885 | 208 | 0 | 208 |
| 1884 | 214 | 0 | 214 |
| 1883 | 167 | 0 | 167 |
| 1882 | 150 | 0 | 150 |
| 1881 | 130 | 0 | 130 |
| 1880 | 131 | 0 | 131 |
Top States for Ann (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 20 | |
| AL | 19 | |
| TX | 15 | |
| IL | 11 | |
| TN | 10 | |
| CA | 10 | |
| LA | 9 | |
| MN | 9 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| PA | 6 | |
| SC | 6 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| KY | 5 | |
| MI | 5 | |
| NJ | 5 |