The name "An" is of Irish origin and means "grace." It is derived from the Irish word "aon," which translates to "one." The name An was popularized by the famous Irish poet and playwright, Seán O'Casey, who named his daughter An in the 1920s. However, it was not until recent years that the name gained widespread popularity outside of Ireland. Today, An is considered a unique and elegant choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their child.
The name An has experienced varied popularity over the years, with significant fluctuations in birth occurrences. The number of births peaked twice at 47 each, firstly in 2010 and again in 2015, indicating increased favor for this name around these periods. Conversely, there have been years such as 1967 and 1969 where the name was particularly uncommon, with only five births each year. Overall, from 1946 to 2023, a total of 1325 individuals bearing the name An were born.