Anne
boy nameAnne entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1217 in 1908, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1217
peak (1908)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1322 |
| 1910s | #2383 |
| 1920s | #3022 |
| 1930s | #2382 |
| 1940s | #2593 |
| 1950s | #2716 |
| 1960s | #2342 |
| 1970s | #3815 |
| 1980s | #3893 |
| 1990s | #7166 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Anne are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Anne alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Anne in 2025?
- Anne is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Anne most popular?
- Anne peaked in 1908, reaching #1217 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Anne with classmates?
- Anne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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