Anastasia
Anastasia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Resurrection or coming again.
Origin and history
Anastasia is a classic name of Greek origin meaning 'resurrection' or 'one who will rise again'. Historically associated with early Christian saints and Russian royalty, it has gained steady popularity in the United States. In recent years, it has comfortably ranked among the top 200 names for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
57,140 babies in the United States have been named Anastasia since 1880. It ranks #536 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #166.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- TX (7.9 %)
- FL (7 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 164 |
| 1890-1900 | 314 |
| 1900-1910 | 350 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,035 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,023 |
| 1930-1940 | 465 |
| 1940-1950 | 392 |
| 1950-1960 | 586 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,519 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,397 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,831 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,495 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,859 |
| 2010-2019 | 14,118 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,592 |
Famous people named Anastasia
- Anastasia Soare: Entrepreneur, Business Executive
- Anastasia Romanov: Royal
Nicknames
Ana, Stasia, Stacy, Anya
Fun facts
- It was the name of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, subject of a famous long-standing mystery.
- The name originates from the Greek word 'anastasis', which combines roots meaning 'up' and 'standing'.