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Anne is a feminine name used in French and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "French form of Anna. It was imported to England in the 13th century, but it did not become popular until three centuries later." It ranked #619 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, french form of Anna. It was imported to England in the 13th century, but it did not become popular until three centuries later. The entry lists its usage as French, English, Swedish, Norwegian and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Anne ranked #619 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 | #619 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anne mean?
Behind the Name does not give Anne a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: french form of Anna.
Is Anne a popular name?
Anne ranked #619 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Anne a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Anne appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Anne (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
