MallowbyNames

Rexann

REKS-an · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern blend combining elements of names like Rex and Ann.

Peak popularity
1959
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Rexann since 1949

Babies named Rexann per year in U.S. Social Security records.

48121960198020002020Most births 1959Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1940s8
1950s61
1960s44
1970s11
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Rexann is a rare American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1949. The name enjoyed a modest spike in the mid-20th century, achieving its highest usage in 1959, when it was given to a small number of baby girls. Since then, its use has remained very low and stable, reflecting its status as a distinctly uncommon name. The name's trajectory shows no significant revival in recent decades. Rexann's construction from the familiar elements Rex and Ann places it within a tradition of blend names popular in mid-century America, though no top states show notable concentration. For parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and distinctive, Rexann offers a rare, underused choice with a clear, straightforward pronunciation.

Rexann is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1949. The name appears to be a blend of the masculine name Rex (Latin for 'king') and the feminine name Ann (Hebrew for 'grace'), creating a distinctive compound name. It saw its peak usage in 1959 and has since remained a rare choice.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Rex, Annie

Variants: Rexanne, Rexana

Sibling names for Rexann

Names that share Rexann's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Rexann mean?
Rexann is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be a modern blend of Rex, meaning 'king' in Latin, and Ann, meaning 'grace' in Hebrew.
Is Rexann currently popular?
Rexann is a rare name. It peaked in popularity in 1959 and has remained stable at very low usage since then, though it has not ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States.
Is Rexann a girl's name?
Yes, Rexann is almost exclusively used as a feminine given name in the United States.