Ann
Ann: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /æn/ · [eən]
Meaning and origin of Ann
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Late Latin Anna chiefly in reference to St Anne the apocryphal mother of Mary mother of Jesus but appearing in the Vulgate in reference to Anna the Prophetess, from Koine Greek Ἄννα (Ánna, “Anna”) in the New Testament, from Hebrew חַנָּה (Ḥannâ, “Hannah”), from חַנָּה (ḥannâ, “grace, gracious, graced with child”). Occasionally reborrowed from languages who adopted the name from English. Very infrequently from Estonian abbreviation of Anna instead. Doublet of Ana, Anna, Anne, and Hannah.
How popular is Ann?
Since 1880, 470,261 girls and 1,364 boys in the U.S. have been named Ann (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #28 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #931 in 1910. In 2025, 225 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ann FAQ
What does the name Ann mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. From Late Latin Anna chiefly in reference to St Anne the apocryphal mother of Mary mother of Jesus but appearing in the Vulgate in reference to Anna the Prophetess, from Koine Greek Ἄννα (Ánna, “Anna”) in the New Testament, from Hebrew חַנָּה (Ḥannâ, “Hannah”), from חַנָּה (ḥannâ, “grace, gracious, graced with child”). Occasionally reborrowed from languages who adopted the name from English. Very infrequently from Estonian abbreviation of Anna instead. Doublet of Ana, Anna, Anne, and Hannah.
What is the origin of the name Ann?
Ann is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Ann?
Since 1880, 470,261 girls and 1,364 boys in the U.S. have been named Ann (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #28 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #931 in 1910. In 2025, 225 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ann a boy or girl name?
Ann is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 470,261 girls and 1,364 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.