An

An is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 56 babies in the United States.

An at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name An

An belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, An first appears in Social Security records in 1946 and has been given to 2,458 babies since 1880, including 56 in 2024.

An in US records

First recorded (US)
1946
Babies named An in 2024
56
Total since 1880
2,458

An in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Babies named An in 2025
22
Total since 1996
219

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name An mean?

The meaning of An is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is An a boy or girl name?

An is a unisex name. In 2024, 56 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name An?

An comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name An?

An is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1946 and has been given to 2,458 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].