Anne: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AN · 1 syllable
Anne means “grace, favor”, from Hebrew.
From French Anne (“Ann”), 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 (Anna) in the New Testament, from Hebrew (Hanna, “Hannah”), from (hanna, “grace, gracious, graced with child”).
- Meaning
- grace, favor
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AN
- US rank (2025)
- #619
- US babies a year
- about 495 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1910
- Style
- Vintage, Classic, Literary
How popular is Anne?
Anne was the #619 name in the US in 2025, given to 472 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1910.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #619 |
| England & Wales | #993 |
| Ireland | #527 |
| France | #656 |
| Norway | #160 |
| Canada | #512 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Anne?
Half of US adults named Anne are older than 61; most are between 28 and 83. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Anne
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Anne have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Anne
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Mary
- Elizabeth
- Annette
- Catherine
- Jane
- Martha
- Ruth
- Margaret
- Anna
- Miriam
- Christine
- Irene
- Corinne
- Helene
- Pauline
- Barbara
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Questions about Anne
What does the name Anne mean?
Anne means “grace, favor”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Anne?
Anne is pronounced AN.
How popular is the name Anne?
Anne was the #619 name in the US in 2025, given to 472 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1910.
How old are people named Anne?
Half of US adults named Anne are older than 61. Most are between 28 and 83.