An
an
US Popularity:5364
Origin:Vietnamese
Meaning:Peaceful, quiet; Safe, secure
An is a gender-neutral name of Sino-Vietnamese origin. It comes from the character 安, which means “peaceful” and “quiet” in Mandarin and will inspire baby to lead a life of serenity, gentleness, and tranquility. In Vietnamese, the character 安 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 #2953 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:An is currently #2435 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:An is currently #5364 in U.S. births
Boy:An is currently #10532 in U.S. births
Girl:An is currently #7730 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#7730
in 2022
+ 1629
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, An, November 2020
My China Roots, Ahn Chinese Last Name Facts
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