Anne
a(n)-ne
US Popularity:1140
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:He (God) has favored me; grace
From Anne Frank to Anne Hathaway, the name Anne is a baby girl name of mixed origins. Anglicized form of the French name Anna, Anne directly translates to “grace.” While you may adore the latter definition, Anne most commonly derives from the Hebrew names Anne and Hannah, meaning “He (God) has favored me.” In the Christian Bible, Anne is also the famous name of Virgin Mary’s mother and is still heard within churches across the globe. With so many variants and beautiful connections, baby Anne can be inspired to live life with poise and dignity.
Famous People Named Anne
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Anne BancroftActress
- Anne BoleynQueen of England by marriage to Henry VIII
- Anne BurrellChef
- Anne FrankAuthor, Non-Fiction Author
- Anne HathawayActress
- Anne McCaffreyAuthor
- Anne Morrow LindberghAuthor
- Anne RiceAuthor
How Popular Is The Name Anne?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Anne is currently #602 on The Bump
Girl:Anne is currently #430 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Anne is currently #1140 in U.S. births
Girl:Anne is currently #581 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#581
in 2023
- 8
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Anne
Online Etymology Dictionary, Anne, August 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Anna, August 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Hannah, August 2023
Britannica, Saints Anne and Joachim, parents of Mary, February 2022
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 81
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