Ann
Peaked at #28 nationally in 1936, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ann has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Ann — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#28
in 1936
Current rank
#1141
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Ann reached its peak popularity for girls in 1936, ranking #28 nationally with 6,666 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #945 (2014) to #1141 (2024) — a 17% drop.
As of 2024, Ann ranks #1141 nationally for girls, with 211 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,141 | 211 |
| 2023 | #1,073 | 231 |
| 2022 | #1,099 | 227 |
| 2021 | #1,102 | 224 |
| 2020 | #1,104 | 221 |
| 2019 | #981 | 263 |
| 2018 | #980 | 269 |
| 2017 | #1,009 | 257 |
Ann — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#931
in 1910
Last ranked
#10026
in 2004
Years tracked
84
1905–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1905, Ann reached its peak popularity for boys in 1910, ranking #931 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Ann hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #10026.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #10,026 | 6 |
| 1989 | #5,649 | 8 |
| 1988 | #6,464 | 6 |
| 1986 | #4,870 | 8 |
| 1984 | #5,596 | 6 |
| 1983 | #3,419 | 12 |
| 1982 | #4,248 | 9 |
| 1981 | #3,615 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ann most popular?
Ann was most popular in 1936, when it ranked #28 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ann becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ann?
At least 471,397 babies have been recorded with the name Ann in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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