UK girl's name
Anny
A short feminine name derived from the French form of the name Anne, from Latin Anna, meaning "grace" or "favor".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anny is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anny popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4050, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2005 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Anny is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Anny. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anny ranked #4050 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 girls were registered as Anny.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anny as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4050
2013
Births in 2013
5
Latest year
Peak year
2013
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Anny mean?
The name Anny has its origins in the Latin name Anna, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." It is a shortened form of the name Anna, which gained popularity during the Middle Ages in various European countries.
In ancient times, the name Anna was associated with the biblical figure of the same name, who was the mother of the Virgin Mary. The name appears in the Gospel of Luke and was revered in early Christianity. As a result, it became a popular name among Christians throughout Europe.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Anny can be found in the 16th century, when it was used as a diminutive form of Anna in various Germanic languages, such as German and Dutch. During this period, the name Anny was particularly popular in the Netherlands and Germany.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Anny. One such person was Anny Ondráková (1903-1987), a Czech actress and singer known for her roles in numerous films and operettas during the early 20th century. Another notable figure was Anny Ahlers (1857-1933), a German writer and women's rights activist who advocated for educational reforms and women's suffrage.
In the arts, Anny Duperey (born 1947) is a French actress and writer who has appeared in numerous films and television shows since the 1960s. She is also known for her literary works, including several novels and memoirs. Additionally, Anny Hartmann (1933-2020) was a renowned Swiss artist and painter, known for her vibrant abstract compositions and her contributions to the Swiss art scene.
In the realm of sports, Anny Overbeek (1892-1975) was a Dutch athlete who competed in the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, winning a silver medal in the high jump event at the 1924 Paris Olympics. Her achievements paved the way for generations of female athletes in the Netherlands.
The name Anny has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals across various fields, reflecting its enduring popularity and cultural significance throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anny over time
The chart below shows babies named Anny registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anny, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2013, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anny by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anny was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4918 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5177 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Anny
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Anny: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anny in the UK right now?
In 2013, Anny was ranked #4050 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Anny most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Anny in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anny?
A short feminine name derived from the French form of the name Anne, from Latin Anna, meaning "grace" or "favor".
How many people are called Anny in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Anny across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.