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Ann is a feminine name used in English and Manx. Behind the Name describes it this way: "English and Manx form of Anne. In the English-speaking world, both this spelling and Anne have been used since the late Middle Ages." It ranked #1076 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, english and Manx form of Anne. In the English-speaking world, both this spelling and Anne have been used since the late Middle Ages. The entry lists its usage as English, Manx.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Ann ranked #1076 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1076 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ann mean?
Behind the Name does not give Ann a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: english and Manx form of Anne.
Is Ann a popular name?
Ann ranked #1076 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Ann a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Ann appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ann — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
