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The name Ann originates from Hebrew, meaning grace or favor, evolving from Hannah through the forms Anna and Ann. It has biblical significance linked to Hannah, the mother of Samuel. Ann has been a popular name since the Middle Ages, known for its classic appeal. It has several variants and is generally perceived positively in modern times, associated with grace. Notable figures include Ann Landers and Ann Boleyn.

The name Ann is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ann has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ann' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1991st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1385th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1807th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2512th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7890th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 50th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 36th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 43rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 83rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 227th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 653rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1037th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ann' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.