Name meaning & stats
An
An means “grace” (Hebrew origin). 2,519 US babies since 1940, peak 2016. Notable Ans are 1.7× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“grace”
HebrewSpelling of Ann
From Anna, the mother of Mary in Christian tradition.
In US birth records
Peak year: 2016
2,519 US babies were named An between 1940 and 2025.
Where Ans end up
Not enough notable Ans yet, so this uses the spelling family: Ann, Anne.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | 1.2× | High · 242 people |
| Actor | 0.7× | High · 222 people |
| Politician | 1.3× | High · 222 people |
| Professor | 1.7× | High · 190 people |
Among notable women who are professors, the Ann family show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
An has a surprise career: 1.8×
Spelling family
1 in 207 Anns spell it An
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2016)