Anny Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Anny is a diminutive of Anna, which comes from the Hebrew name Channah meaning 'grace'. The name evolved from Channah to Anna and then to Anny in modern English. It carries traits of warmth and kindness, with no significant biblical relevance. Anny gained popularity in the 19th century and is viewed positively in contemporary culture.
The name Anny is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. 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, Anny has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Anny' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7240th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3889th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4531st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3825th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anny' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anny"
Pronunciation
/ˈæni/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Anny is a diminutive form of the name Anna, which is derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
Meaning
grace, favor
Language Evolution
Channah (Hebrew), Anna (Latin and Greek), Anny (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Anna has been popular in various cultures for centuries, and the variant Anny emerged in the 19th century as a more affectionate or diminutive form.
Variants & Derivatives
Anna, Annie, Ann
Modern Popularity & Image
Anny is seen as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with kindness and warmth.
Famous People
Anny Duperey (French actress), Anny Ahlers (German actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anny"
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 "Anny"
"Anny" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10657th of 12526 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7240th of 19264 | 92 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3889th of 27321 | 396 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4531st of 35406 | 473 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3825th of 30306 | 476 |
Regional Popularity of "Anny" 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 "Anny" by Generation for Female 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) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
47.73% 2136th/4475 |
83.13% 4318th/5194 |
37.28% 2355th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
52.38% 2705th/5164 |
70.46% 5153rd/7313 |
41.98% 3133rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
69.91% 3137th/4487 |
50.51% 3446th/6822 |
42.37% 2659th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anny"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anny" 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.