Anne is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It means "grace" or "favor". The name Anne has been popular throughout history and has been used by many notable figures.
The name Anne first appears in the New Testament of the Bible, where it is the name of the mother of Mary, the Virgin Mary's grandmother. Anne was also the name of several saints, including Saint Anne, who was revered as the patron saint of women in labor due to her role as the mother of Mary.
The name Anne has been a popular choice for girls throughout history. In France, it was particularly common during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. Many French royals were named Anne, including Anne of Brittany, who was queen consort of France from 1530 until her death in 1537.
In England, Anne became a popular name during the reign of Queen Anne, who ruled from 1702 until her death in 1714. The name continued to be popular throughout the Victorian era and remains a classic choice for girls today.
Some famous people named Anne include:
* Anne Hathaway, an American actress known for her roles in films such as "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Les Misérables"
* Anne Frank, a German-Dutch Jewish diarist who chronicled her experiences during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands
* Anne Rice, an American author best known for her series of novels about vampires, written under the pen name A.N. Roquelaure
The statistics provided show the annual number of births with the name Anne in the United States from 1900 to 1995. Over this period, there were a total of 827 babies named Anne.
Looking at the data year by year, we can observe several trends:
* The popularity of the name Anne varied significantly over time. In some years, such as 1913 and 1914, there were 10 births each year. However, in other years like 1908 and 1926, there were only 6 births each year.
* The highest number of babies named Anne was born in 1927 with 13 births that year.
* There were several peaks in popularity for the name Anne. In addition to the earlier peak in 1913-14, there was another significant peak from 1961 to 1970, during which time the number of babies named Anne ranged from a low of 9 births in 1965 to a high of 18 births in both 1969 and 1970.
* After 1972, there was a gradual decline in the popularity of the name Anne. Between 1973 and 1984, there were consistently fewer than 10 babies named Anne each year.
Despite fluctuations in popularity, the name Anne has remained a consistent choice for parents over the course of more than a century. This data demonstrates that while trends may change over time, some names remain popular across generations.