Holding steady.
Popularity of Ane since 1915
Babies named Ane per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ane's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ane is a concise, international variant of Anne that has carved out a quiet niche in the United States. According to Social Security data, the first recorded use in the U.S. was in 1915, though it has never appeared in the top 1000 names. Its peak year was 1974, and usage has since remained stable at very low levels, reflecting its continued but limited presence as a fresh alternative to the more common Anne or Anna. While no state has registered Ane frequently enough to list in top-state rankings, its consistent reappearance suggests a loyal, if small, group of parents drawn to its simplicity and cross-cultural roots.
Ane is a Scandinavian variant of Anne, itself from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' In Basque, it is a diminutive of Ana. The name has been common in Norway and Denmark since the Middle Ages, often given as a short form of Annelise or similar combinations. Its international simplicity has kept it in steady use, particularly in Nordic countries.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ane
Names that share Ane's style, for a brother or sister.
