Anastacia
Anastacia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Resurrection or coming forth again.
Origin and history
Anastacia is a female given name of Greek origin, derived from the word for resurrection. It is a variant spelling of the classic name Anastasia. In the United States, it has been moderately used as an alternative phonetic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
5,114 babies in the United States have been named Anastacia since 1880. It ranks #2430 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1691.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.9 %)
- CA (29.2 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 24 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 118 |
| 1920-1930 | 180 |
| 1930-1940 | 98 |
| 1940-1950 | 75 |
| 1950-1960 | 93 |
| 1960-1970 | 150 |
| 1970-1980 | 312 |
| 1980-1990 | 664 |
| 1990-2000 | 925 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,345 |
| 2010-2019 | 708 |
| 2020-2029 | 410 |
Famous people named Anastacia
- Anastacia: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Ana, Staci, Stacie, Stacy, Tasia
Fun facts
- Anastacia is a common alternative spelling to the traditional Anastasia, substituting the 'c' to reflect softer pronunciation patterns.
- The name gained global recognition through American singer-songwriter Anastacia Lyn Newkirk.