Anna is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5674 in 1999 with 11 recorded births. This places Anna in the top 49% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 46 births ranking #2422. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 22.2%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 174,553 boys born was named Anna. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Anna is one of the great timeless classics, meaning grace or favour. It feels serene, elegant, and endlessly usable.
The name has been central to European naming for centuries through biblical, saintly, and royal use. Its simplicity and beauty explain why it never really disappears.