Ann is a timeless and elegant female given name of Latin origin, meaning "grace". It is often considered a shortened form of names like Anne, Anna, or Annie, but can also stand alone as a charming and distinctive choice. The popularity of Ann has waxed and waned over the years; it was particularly prevalent in the mid-20th century but remains a classic option for parents looking for a name that is both traditional and unique. Some notable figures with this name include Ann Coulter, a prominent political analyst, and Ann Widdecombe, a former British politician.
The name Ann seems to have seen a gradual decline in popularity over the course of the century, with peaks in the early 1920s and late 1930s, and a notable drop off after the mid-1970s. The highest number of births in any given year was 41 in 1942, while the lowest recorded was 5 births in both 1906 and 1926. Overall, there were 1364 births with the name Ann between 1905 and 2004.