Anne
Anne is a classic name of Hebrew origin, derived from Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It has been beloved across European cultures for centuries and carries an elegant simplicity.
Current Popularity
#649 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce across languages
- •Often used as a middle name due to its single syllable flow
- •The 'e' ending distinguishes it from the simpler 'Ann'
- •Strong literary and historical associations give it depth
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Anne Hathaway
Academy Award-winning actress
Anne Frank
Holocaust diarist and historical figure
Anne Boleyn
Queen of England and second wife of Henry VIII
Anne, Princess Royal
British royal and equestrian
Statistics
324,648
Total births since 1880
1959
Peak year
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