Anne
Girl name · 2,205 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Anne: 2,205 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 239 births in 1975.
Rooted in the Hebrew Hannah meaning "grace" or "favour," Anne came to English via French and has been a steadfast classic for centuries. Among its most famous bearers are Anne Boleyn, the ill-fated Tudor queen, and Anne Frank, whose diary became a testament to resilience. The name also graces the Princess Royal, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II. Place connections include Annapolis in Maryland, capital of the state, named after Queen Anne of Great Britain. A charming further note is the literary legacy of *Anne of Green Gables*, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved red-haired orphan, which has kept the name alive in popular culture for generations.
Girl 44 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1975239 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #6384 babies
- Total births
- 2,205since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 27%vs prior 5y