Girl · 2586th of 27,321
Anh
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
2,268
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1983
Peak Popularity Year
98
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Anh stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
The name Anh originates from Vietnamese culture, meaning brightness or intellect. Its language evolution has included historical forms like An and Anh. It is associated with positive traits such as intelligence. There is no biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century with the spread of Vietnamese communities globally.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ɑːŋ/
Origin
Vietnamese
Etymology
The name Anh in Vietnamese can mean 'brightness' or 'intellect', depending on the characters used in writing.
Meaning
brightness, intellect
Language Evolution
An, Anh
Historical Usage
The name Anh has been used in Vietnam for many years and became more widely known outside of Vietnam in the late 20th century due to globalization and Vietnamese diaspora.
Variants & Derivatives
An, Anh, Anh Tuấn, Nguyễn Anh
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Anh is currently popular among Vietnamese people and is often associated with intelligence and brightness.
Famous People
Anh Do, Anh Quang, Anh Khoa
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 98 peak births in 1983
Geographic Spread
Popular across 9 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 2 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 8 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4771st of 10718 | 74 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2729th of 16616 | 357 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7781st of 24088 | 135 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6920th of 23106 | 140 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6125th of 19264 | 124 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2586th of 27321 | 699 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4531st of 35406 | 473 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5697th of 30306 | 266 |