Ann
Meaning: Grace and divine favor — a gift from God
Origin: English (diminutive)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #134
Total births: 3,822
History: Ann peaked in the 1960s as the simpler form of Anne. The name's brevity is its strength — no frills, no complications. Ann represents Australian women who valued directness and simplicity — say what you mean, mean what you say.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1970) | #97 |
| Babies named Ann in 1970 | 93 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,822 |
| Peak year | 1955 (314 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #31 |
| Years in records | 1952–1970 (19 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 38 spots |
Frequently asked about Ann
What does the name Ann mean?
Ann means “Grace and divine favor — a gift from God” from English (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Ann?
Ann has English (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “Grace and divine favor — a gift from God”.
How popular is Ann in Australia?
Ann ranked #97 in Australia in 1970 — given to 93 babies that year.
When was Ann most popular?
Ann peaked in 1955 with 314 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Ann a boy or girl name?
Ann is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Anns in registered births are female.
Is the name Ann rising or falling in popularity?
Ann has fallen 38 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #59 in 1965 to #97 in 1970.
How long has Ann been recorded in Australia?
Ann appears in birth records in Australia across 19 years — from 1952 through 1970.