Anna
boy nameAnna entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #345 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#345
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #432 |
| 1890s | #429 |
| 1900s | #563 |
| 1910s | #962 |
| 1920s | #1144 |
| 1930s | #1282 |
| 1940s | #1837 |
| 1950s | #2280 |
| 1960s | #2172 |
| 1970s | #2558 |
| 1980s | #2249 |
| 1990s | #4912 |
| 2000s | #6597 |
| 2010s | #10054 |
| 2020s | #11411 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Anna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Anna alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Anna most popular?
- Anna peaked in 1898, reaching #345 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Anna with classmates?
- Anna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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