Anne

Rank 572nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Anne was 572nd most popular baby name for girls and 1,135th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 520 babies were named Anne in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 6,452 babies in the United States were named Anne. Today, the average age of someone named Anne is around 55 to 61 years old.

The name "Anne" is not common today.

Nicknames for Anne include Annie and Ann.

Anne Meaning & Origin

The name Anne is of Hebrew origin and it means "grace" or "favor", connoting virtues of compassion, kindness, and gentleness.

The name Anne is described as classic, intelligent and compassionate.

Pronunciation

Anne is pronounced an in English. The name Anne has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Anne

  • Queen Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, was the mother of Queen Elizabeth I and was one of the most influential figures in the English Reformation.

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Geography

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