Anner Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Anner is a name with Hebrew origins, meaning grace or favor. It evolved from the Hebrew 'Hannah' and passed through Latin as 'Anna.' The name is associated with traits of kindness and compassion but has no direct biblical relevance. While not widely used today, it retains a positive image.
The name Anner is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Anner has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Anner' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19652nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13641st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1541st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2224th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5189th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Anner' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anner"
Pronunciation
/ˈænər/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Anner is derived from the Hebrew name 'Hannah,' which means 'grace' or 'favor.' It reflects qualities of kindness and compassion.
Meaning
grace, favor
Language Evolution
Hannah (Hebrew), Anna (Latin), Anner (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Anner has seen varied usage, particularly as a derivative of Hannah, which has been popular in many cultures and languages throughout history.
Variants & Derivatives
Hannah, Anna, Annie
Modern Popularity & Image
Anner is relatively uncommon but carries a positive connotation associated with grace and kindness.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anner"
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 "Anner"
"Anner" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 19652nd of 24088 | 12 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 13641st of 23106 | 36 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1541st of 9107 | 479 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2224th of 9204 | 268 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5189th of 12526 | 107 |
Regional Popularity of "Anner" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Anner" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
48.61% 1150th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
70.42% 1657th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
89.03% 2540th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anner"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anner" 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.