Anne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Anne has its roots in Hebrew, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It evolved from Hannah through Latin into its current form in English and French. The name is commonly associated with elegance and has biblical relevance through its connection to the mother of Mary. It became popular in the Middle Ages and remains a timeless choice today.
The name Anne is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. 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, Anne has been stalled 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 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 female in West. Across generations, 'Anne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2618th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2309th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2675th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3159th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5393rd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 66th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 90th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 91st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 114th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 158th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 393rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 591st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anne"
Pronunciation
/æn/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Anne is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means 'grace' or 'favor'. It has been used in various forms across different languages.
Meaning
grace, favor
Language Evolution
Hannah (Hebrew), Anna (Latin), Anne (French/English)
Historical Usage
The name Anne gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian contexts, due to the veneration of Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary.
Variants & Derivatives
Anna, Ana, Annie, Ann
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Anne is viewed as a classic and timeless name, often associated with elegance and simplicity.
Famous People
Anne Frank, Anne Hathaway, Anne Boleyn, Anne Rice
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anne"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Anne"
"Anne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2618th of 7545 | 157 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2309th of 6773 | 191 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2675th of 7552 | 179 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3159th of 10718 | 167 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5393rd of 16616 | 128 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 66th of 9107 | 69,285 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 90th of 9204 | 53,995 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 91st of 12526 | 96,051 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 114th of 19264 | 48,983 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 158th of 27321 | 30,244 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 393rd of 35406 | 12,864 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 591st of 30306 | 6,255 |
Regional Popularity of "Anne" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
81.94% 1130th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
64.20% 999th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
51.44% 2672nd/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Anne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
5.65% 80th/1416 |
2.10% 29th/1379 |
6.09% 144th/2366 |
8.76% 100th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
7.70% 119th/1546 |
3.08% 48th/1556 |
5.52% 130th/2353 |
7.24% 112th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
4.40% 98th/2227 |
1.69% 41st/2430 |
4.38% 125th/2853 |
3.86% 107th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
3.23% 95th/2937 |
2.76% 96th/3483 |
4.58% 161st/3518 |
2.87% 116th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
3.09% 114th/3685 |
2.99% 134th/4475 |
3.91% 203rd/5194 |
3.21% 203rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.68% 306th/4582 |
5.89% 304th/5164 |
5.76% 421st/7313 |
6.89% 514th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.51% 618th/3984 |
11.25% 505th/4487 |
8.00% 546th/6822 |
11.78% 739th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anne" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.