Ann
Meaning of Ann
Ann is a popular and timeless name for baby girls. It is pronounced as AN (/æn/) in both American English and British English. The name Ann has variations such as Anna and Anne.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that Ann has consistently been given to baby girls over the years. In recent years, it has ranked between 900-1100 in terms of occurrence. However, it's worth noting that its popularity has decreased slightly over time.
The name Ann carries a sense of elegance and simplicity. Its classic nature makes it a great choice for parents who prefer traditional names with a touch of sophistication. Whether you're drawn to its timeless charm or its versatility when combined with other names like Anna or Anne, Ann is a beautiful choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AN (/æn/)
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Notable People Named Ann
| Ann Hart Coulter is an American conservative media pundit, author, syndicated columnist, and lawyer known for her outspoken criticism of the Clinton administration and her numerous books and columns. |
| Stanley Ann Dunham was an American anthropologist known for her work in economic anthropology and rural development in Indonesia, and she was also the mother of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. |
| Ann Lois Romney is an American author and philanthropist, known for being the wife of Senator Mitt Romney of Utah and serving as the First Lady of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007. |
| Dorothy Ann Richards was the 45th governor of Texas, known for her outspoken feminism and memorable one-liners. |
| Ann Radcliffe was an influential English novelist known for pioneering Gothic fiction and gaining respectability for the genre in the late 18th century. |
| Ann Hamilton is an American visual artist known for her large-scale multimedia installations and has been a faculty member at the Ohio State University since 2001. |
| Ann Margaret Veneman is an American attorney who served as the fifth executive director of UNICEF from 2005 to 2010 and as the 27th United States secretary of agriculture from 2001 to 2005. |
| Shirley Ann Richards was an Australian actress and author known for her roles in 1930s Australian films and as a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starlet in the United States. |
| Ann Curry is an American journalist and photojournalist known for her extensive reporting on human suffering in war zones and natural disasters. |
| Ann Powers - Ann K. Powers is an American writer and popular music critic known for her work at NPR and the Los Angeles Times, as well as her contributions to The New York Times, Blender, and The Village Voice, and for her books including Weird Like Us: My Bohemian America, Good Booty: Love and Sex, Black & White, Body and Soul in American Music, and Piece by Piece, co-authored with Tori Amos. |
| Ann Dustin Wilson is an American singer and songwriter, famous as the lead vocalist of the rock band Heart. |
| Ann Eliza Young, also known as Ann Eliza Webb Dee Young Denning, was one of Brigham Young's wives and a critic of polygamy, known for her autobiography "Wife No. 19" recounting her experiences in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
| Ann Marie Calhoun is an American classically trained violinist known for her performances with various prominent acts and collaborations with Hans Zimmer on numerous film scores. |
| Ann Miller was a renowned American actress and dancer, known for her iconic performances in classic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and 1950s, including Easter Parade, On the Town, and Kiss Me Kate. |
| Ann Shirley Jones is a British former table tennis and lawn tennis champion who won eight Grand Slam tennis championships and currently serves as a vice president of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. |
