Rising since 1989, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of An since 1946
Babies named An per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 | 0 |
| 1950s | 36 | 0 |
| 1960s | 16 | 0 |
| 1970s | 46 | 46 |
| 1980s | 199 | 228 |
| 1990s | 246 | 249 |
| 2000s | 278 | 215 |
| 2010s | 366 | 252 |
| 2020s | 200 | 136 |
Meaning & origin
An, meaning 'peace,' is a Vietnamese unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1946. It reached its peak rank of 3,975 in 2010, though its trajectory has been rising since 1989, reflecting increased usage among Vietnamese-American families and broader interest in short, meaningful names. The name is most common in California and Texas, states with large Vietnamese communities. With a 2025 frequency of 1 in 44,646 births, An remains a modest but steady choice, appreciated for its serene meaning and simplicity.
An is a Vietnamese name meaning 'peace,' directly from the Sino-Vietnamese word an (安). It has been used in Vietnam for centuries as both a given name and a surname. The name gained moderate international exposure through Vietnamese diaspora communities after the mid-20th century.
Where An is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Anh
Sibling names for An
Names that share An's style, for a brother or sister.
