How Many People Are Named Anne?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Anne

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 32,302 living people in the United States currently have the first name Anne. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 37,875 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #75 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~32,302CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)37,875Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#75U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1976 (816 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~32,302
Historical Births (SSA)
37,875
All-Time Rank
#75
Historical Peak
1976

Key Insights for Anne

Estimated Living Bearers
~32,302 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#75
Top 100 All-Time Classic
Historical Peak Year
1976
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Male
97.2% Male · 2.8% Female
Recent 10-Year Trajectory
Softening (-31%)
2015–2024 SSA birth registration trend
Largest Estimated Population
California
~4,038 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Anne

Living Population Model
~32,302

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
37,875

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
32,432

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
44.5 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1976

Highest annual total: 816 registrations in 1976.

Recent 10-Year Trend
declining (-31%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Between 2015 and 2024, Anne has experienced a 31% softening in annual newborn registrations from preceding decades.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Anne (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1976 (~816 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
20101721675
20111531530
20121421420
20131301300
20141191190
20151111110
20161021020
201794940
201886860
201981810
202075750
202170700
202265650
202361610
202457570

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
22/100
1950s
49/100
1960s
81/100
1970s
98/100
1980s
88/100
1990s
59/100
2000s
33/100
2010s
15/100
2020s
4/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historical U.S. registration data shows Anne is overwhelmingly recorded as a masculine first name (97.2% male births).

Male: 97.2% (~36,827 births)Female: 2.8% (~1,048 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Anne

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Anne in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Anne appeared 32,432 times, ranking #23 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
32,432 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#23
Census Sex Breakdown
92% M · 8% F

Where Is the Name Anne Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~4,038 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~4,03812.5%
Texas (TX)~2,9729.2%
Florida (FL)~2,1976.8%
New York (NY)~1,9706.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~1,2924%
Illinois (IL)~1,2603.9%
Ohio (OH)~1,1633.6%
Georgia (GA)~1,0663.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 32,302 people named Anne are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 44.5 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Anne: 44.5 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anne

How many people in the U.S. are named Anne?

Approximately 32,302 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Anne. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 37,875 birth applications for Anne between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Anne?

Anne ranks #75 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This puts Anne among the 100 most common first names in American history.

When was the name Anne most popular in America?

The name Anne reached its peak historical popularity in 1976, when 816 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Anne?

Anne has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Anne?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historical U.S. registration data shows Anne is overwhelmingly recorded as a masculine first name (97.2% male births).

Where is the name Anne most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Anne resides in California, with approximately 4,038 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Anne in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Anne appeared 32,432 times in census returns, ranking #23 in official 2020 returns.

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