Anne
Meaning: Woven from light, carrying dreams and possibility
Origin: Hebrew (via Dutch)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Netherlands: #8
Total births: 29,893
History: Rooted in Hebrew scripture, this name has been embraced by Dutch families for generations through Catholic and Christian tradition.
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Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #23 |
| Babies named Anne in 2014 | 317 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 29,893 |
| Peak year | 1988 (1,004 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1952–2014 (63 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 13 spots |
Frequently asked about Anne
What does the name Anne mean?
Anne means “Woven from light, carrying dreams and possibility” from Hebrew (via Dutch) roots.
What is the origin of the name Anne?
Anne has Hebrew (via Dutch) origin. The traditional meaning is “Woven from light, carrying dreams and possibility”.
How popular is Anne in the Netherlands?
Anne ranked #23 in the Netherlands in 2014 — given to 317 babies that year.
When was Anne most popular?
Anne peaked in 1988 with 1,004 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Anne a boy or girl name?
Anne is predominantly a girls' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Annes in registered births are female.
Is the name Anne rising or falling in popularity?
Anne has fallen 13 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the Netherlands — from #10 in 2009 to #23 in 2014.
How long has Anne been recorded in the Netherlands?
Anne appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 63 years — from 1952 through 2014.