US Popularity:4866
Origin:Vietnamese
Other Origin(s):Chinese, Korean
Meaning:Peaceful, quiet; Safe, secure
An is a gender-neutral name of Sino-Vietnamese origin. It comes from the character , which means “peaceful” and “quiet” in Mandarin and will inspire baby to lead a life of serenity, gentleness, and tranquility. In Vietnamese, the character means “safe” and “secure.” This is also a powerful meaning for baby An and will remind them not only of the safety you provide but also the security they will bring to others. Its sister name, Ahn, has similar meanings in Korean, giving its connotations of peace universal appeal.

An Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:An is currently #4409 on The Bump
Boy:An is currently #2455 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:An is currently #2975 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:An is currently #4866 in U.S. births
Boy:An is currently #4590 in U.S. births
Girl:An is currently #3755 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#3755
in 2023
+ 544
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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