Anne
Peaked at #52 nationally in 1915, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Anne has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Anne — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#52
in 1915
Current rank
#649
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Anne reached its peak popularity for girls in 1915, ranking #52 nationally with 4,333 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #554 (2014) to #649 (2024) — a 15% drop.
As of 2024, Anne ranks #649 nationally for girls, with 450 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #649 | 450 |
| 2023 | #581 | 515 |
| 2022 | #573 | 522 |
| 2021 | #588 | 510 |
| 2020 | #626 | 463 |
| 2019 | #573 | 531 |
| 2018 | #601 | 506 |
| 2017 | #578 | 522 |
Anne — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1222
in 1908
Last ranked
#8944
in 1995
Years tracked
83
1900–1995
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1900, Anne reached its peak popularity for boys in 1908, ranking #1222 nationally with 6 babies given the name that year.
Anne hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1995, when it stood at #8944.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #8,944 | 5 |
| 1993 | #7,687 | 6 |
| 1990 | #5,013 | 10 |
| 1989 | #3,095 | 19 |
| 1988 | #6,465 | 6 |
| 1987 | #3,208 | 15 |
| 1986 | #3,446 | 13 |
| 1985 | #4,059 | 10 |
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 Anne most popular?
Anne was most popular in 1915, when it ranked #52 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Anne 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 Anne?
At least 325,475 babies have been recorded with the name Anne in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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