The name An is of Irish origin and means "grace" or "favor". It is derived from the Irish word "án" which translates to "little" or "gracious". The name was popularized by Saint An, a fifth-century Irish abbot who founded several monasteries in Ireland. In Irish mythology, there were also several legendary figures named An, including the warrior queen of Connacht who was known for her beauty and courage. Today, An is still used as both a given name and a surname throughout Ireland and beyond.
Based on the statistics provided, the name An has had varying popularity over the years in the United States. From 1975 to 1986, there were fewer than 30 births each year with this name. However, starting from 1987, the number of births began to increase significantly.
From 1987 to 2004, the number of births ranged between 21 and 32 per year, indicating a steady popularity for the name An during this period. The peak years were 1992 with 28 births and 1997 with 32 births.
After 2004, the popularity of the name An seemed to fluctuate once again. There were years with fewer than 20 births, such as 2006 (17 births) and 2010 (16 births). However, there were also years with a significant number of births, like 2013 (26 births), 2014 (32 births), 2018 (30 births), and 2019 (28 births).
Overall, the total number of births for the name An in the United States from 1975 to 2023 is 1,077. This indicates that while the popularity of the name has varied over the years, it has maintained a consistent presence among parents' choices for their children's names.