Anne Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Anne is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Anne?
Anne is spelled A-N-N-E. The name has 4 letters.
Anne at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Anne is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means “grace” or “favor.”
- Origin
- Anne is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Hannah and is used in various European cultures.
- Pronunciation
- AN · 1 syllable
Anne Popularity in 2025
Rank#619
Recorded Births472
- Girls usage rose 28 places to #619 and recorded 19 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Anne Mean?
Anne is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means “grace” or “favor.”
Origin: Anne is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Hannah and is used in various European cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Anne?
PronunciationAN
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Anne?
- History
- The name Anne has been used historically in Europe, including in royal families and religious contexts.
Anne Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 472 | #619 |
| 2024 | Girls | 453 | #647 |
| 2023 | Girls | 515 | #582 |
| 2022 | Girls | 522 | #573 |
| 2021 | Girls | 511 | #588 |
| 2020 | Girls | 463 | #626 |
| 2019 | Girls | 531 | #573 |
| 2018 | Girls | 506 | #601 |
| 2017 | Girls | 522 | #578 |
| 2016 | Girls | 562 | #554 |
| 2015 | Girls | 543 | #565 |
| 2014 | Girls | 559 | #554 |
| 2013 | Girls | 572 | #520 |
| 2012 | Girls | 526 | #560 |
| 2011 | Girls | 486 | #593 |
| 2010 | Girls | 484 | #609 |
| 2009 | Girls | 557 | #542 |
| 2008 | Girls | 634 | #497 |
| 2007 | Girls | 608 | #519 |
| 2006 | Girls | 689 | #457 |
| 2005 | Girls | 710 | #435 |
| 2004 | Girls | 766 | #398 |
| 2003 | Girls | 796 | #381 |
| 2002 | Girls | 941 | #325 |
When Was Anne Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1959 · Girls
5,745 recorded births
National rank #82
1960 · Girls
5,636 recorded births
National rank #88
1961 · Girls
5,524 recorded births
National rank #90
1957 · Girls
5,486 recorded births
National rank #86
Where Anne Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #73 | 9 |
| AL | #135 | 33 |
| NH | #205 | 6 |
| MS | #242 | 11 |
| SC | #347 | 14 |
| MA | #353 | 16 |
| TN | #375 | 21 |
| KY | #405 | 10 |