Name meaning & stats
Anne
Anne (French origin). 215,076 US babies since 1940, peak 1959. Notable Annes are 1.9× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
French
The French form of Ann.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1959
215,076 US babies were named Anne between 1940 and 2025.
Where Annes end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | 1.4× | High · 143 people |
| Actor | 0.7× | High · 112 people |
| Professor | 1.9× | High · 110 people |
| Politician | 1.3× | High · 106 people |
Among notable women who are professors, Annes show up 1.9× 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…
Anne has a surprise career: 1.8×
Spelling family
1 in 2 Anns spell it Anne
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1959)