Ann
Ann is the English spelling of Anne, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' This classic one-syllable name has been beloved for centuries across many cultures and languages.
Current Popularity
#1076 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works beautifully as both a first name and middle name
- •The single-n spelling is less common than Anne, giving it a distinctive simplicity
- •Pairs well with longer last names due to its brevity
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
470,261
Total births since 1880
1957
Peak year
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