Total births
1,037
Unisex name · since 1880
Anner
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,037 babies named Anner, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,037
- total births
- 1880–1964
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1,037 girls have been named Anner since 1880, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Anner has 1,037 recorded births among girls since 1880, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1964.
- 1,037 total births
- 1880–1964 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,037 girls have been named Anner since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1964.
- 1,037
- total births
- 1880–1964
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Anner was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
32 babies were named Anner in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Anner's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Anner splits its recorded history at 1921: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1883 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Anner at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Anner popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1964
- Peak year (1920)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Anner popularity over time - boys
59 total births recorded since 2007 (Anner as boys' name)
Anner by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Anner's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Anner births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 68
1880s
68 births
- 1890s
1890s
101 births
- 1900s
1900s
118 births
- 1910s
1910s
191 births
- 1920s
1920s
220 births
- 1930s
1930s
158 births
- 1940s
1940s
111 births
- 1950s 58
1950s
58 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 220 births (21% of all-time use).
How Anner compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Anner's total volume
Anner vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Anner by state
Where Anner concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 79 | 7.6% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 29 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.5% |
Mississippi share of Anner's total US births 7.6%
Even split
79 of 1,037 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anner? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 1,037 babies named Anner. The most recent recorded year was 1964. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 32 births.
When was Anner most popular? ▼
Anner was most popular in the 1920s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Anner most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anner are Mississippi (79 births), North Carolina (29 births), Louisiana (11 births).
Is Anner a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Anner is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,037 births, and as a boy's name it has 59 births.
How long has the name Anner been used? ▼
Anner has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 85 years of data through 1964.
What names are similar to Anner? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anna, Ann, Annie, Anne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Anner's data
- Anner's decade-level peak was the 1920s (220 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Anners (79 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Anner
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–1964 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Anner: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,037 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anner. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Anner draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.