Name meaning & stats
Ann
Ann (Hebrew origin). 300,975 US babies since 1940, peak 1957. Notable Anns are 1.4× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
Hebrew
From Anna, the mother of Mary in Christian tradition.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1957
300,975 US babies were named Ann between 1940 and 2025.
Where Anns end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.4× | High · 116 people |
| Actor | 0.7× | High · 110 people |
| Writer | 0.9× | High · 99 people |
| Professor | 1.4× | High · 80 people |
Among notable women who are professors, Anns show up 1.4× 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…
Ann has a surprise career: 1.8×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 58% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1957)