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Ann is the English form of the Hebrew name Hannah. It has been a staple of the English-speaking world for centuries, often associated with Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. While it was once a top-ranking name, it is now more commonly used as a middle name or in compound forms.
About 225 girls were named Ann in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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45th Governor of Texas
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Protagonist of the novel Anne of Green Gables (spelled Ann in early chapters) · Anne of Green Gables
The same feel as Ann — far less common.
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