Anna
girl name#107 in 2025Anna entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #2 in 1880, ranks #107 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#107
rank today
#2
peak (1880)
2,521
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #2 |
| 1890s | #2 |
| 1900s | #4 |
| 1910s | #7 |
| 1920s | #14 |
| 1930s | #32 |
| 1940s | #74 |
| 1950s | #101 |
| 1960s | #98 |
| 1970s | #82 |
| 1980s | #54 |
| 1990s | #39 |
| 2000s | #23 |
| 2010s | #43 |
| 2020s | #86 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Anna has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 445,000 people named Anna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Anna alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Anna in 2025?
- Anna ranks #107 among US girl names in 2025, with 2,521 babies given the name.
- When was the name Anna most popular?
- Anna peaked in 1880, reaching #2 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Anna with classmates?
- Anna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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