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…
Every Ann since 1880 — 471,625 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ann
Ann is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,076 in 2025 with 225 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 471,625 American babies have been named Ann. Its peak came in 1957, when 9,068 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ann stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ann year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 225 | #1,076 | — | — |
| 2024 | 213 | #1,135 | — | — |
| 2023 | 231 | #1,073 | — | — |
| 2022 | 227 | #1,100 | — | — |
| 2021 | 224 | #1,103 | — | — |
| 2020 | 221 | #1,105 | — | — |
| 2019 | 264 | #979 | — | — |
| 2018 | 269 | #982 | — | — |
| 2017 | 257 | #1,009 | — | — |
| 2016 | 265 | #996 | — | — |
| 2015 | 307 | #898 | — | — |
| 2014 | 286 | #946 | — | — |
| 2013 | 280 | #912 | — | — |
| 2012 | 268 | #949 | — | — |
| 2011 | 256 | #992 | — | — |
| 2010 | 286 | #913 | — | — |
| 2009 | 287 | #930 | — | — |
| 2008 | 344 | #826 | — | — |
| 2007 | 368 | #782 | — | — |
| 2006 | 388 | #723 | — | — |
| 2005 | 435 | #640 | — | — |
| 2004 | 402 | #685 | 6 | #10,026 |
| 2003 | 499 | #552 | — | — |
| 2002 | 525 | #521 | — | — |
| 2001 | 506 | #529 | — | — |
| 2000 | 546 | #493 | — | — |
| 1995 | 743 | #354 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,124 | #250 | — | — |
| 1985 | 1,443 | #187 | — | — |
| 1980 | 2,168 | #136 | 7 | #4,960 |
| 1975 | 2,715 | #104 | 11 | #3,256 |
| 1970 | 5,740 | #62 | 25 | #1,744 |
| 1965 | 6,784 | #59 | 27 | #1,485 |
| 1960 | 8,677 | #51 | 25 | #1,620 |
| 1955 | 8,916 | #43 | 23 | #1,611 |
| 1950 | 7,921 | #45 | 10 | #2,441 |
| 1945 | 7,038 | #39 | 22 | #1,407 |
| 1940 | 7,196 | #35 | 23 | #1,399 |
| 1935 | 6,706 | #30 | 27 | #1,295 |
| 1930 | 5,531 | #41 | 26 | #1,429 |
| 1925 | 4,935 | #52 | 23 | #1,586 |
| 1920 | 5,041 | #49 | 15 | #2,138 |
| 1915 | 4,895 | #43 | 12 | #2,188 |
| 1910 | 1,842 | #52 | 12 | #931 |
| 1905 | 996 | #75 | 6 | #1,094 |
| 1900 | 736 | #92 | — | — |
| 1895 | 551 | #97 | — | — |
| 1890 | 328 | #121 | — | — |
| 1885 | 208 | #124 | — | — |
| 1880 | 131 | #122 | — | — |
Famous people named Ann
- Ann Radcliffe Writer · 1764–1823
- Ann Morgan Guilbert Actor · 1928–2016
- Ann Rutherford Actor · 1917–2012
- Ann Dunham Anthropologist · 1942–1995
- Ann Miller Actor · 1923–2004
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ann mean?
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 Ἄννα (Ánna, “Anna”) in the New Testament, from…
How popular is the name Ann in 2025?
Ann ranked #1,076 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 225 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ann?
471,625 babies have been named Ann in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ann most popular?
Ann peaked in 1957, when 9,068 newborns received the name.
Is Ann a boy or girl name?
Ann is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ann rising or falling?
Ann is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ann?
Well-known people named Ann include Ann Radcliffe (writer), Ann Morgan Guilbert (actor), Ann Rutherford (actor).