Anneliese
Anneliese is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Grace combined with 'God is my oath'.
Origin and history
Anneliese is a traditional German compound name combining Anne and Liese. It represents a combination of the Hebrew name Hannah and Elizabeth. In the United States, it is recognized as a classic, elegant European name with steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
5,943 babies in the United States have been named Anneliese since 1880. It ranks #2211 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1331.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.4 %)
- TX (12.9 %)
- NY (10.3 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 31 |
| 1930-1940 | 30 |
| 1940-1950 | 23 |
| 1950-1960 | 90 |
| 1960-1970 | 198 |
| 1970-1980 | 270 |
| 1980-1990 | 373 |
| 1990-2000 | 706 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,692 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,722 |
| 2020-2029 | 808 |
Famous people named Anneliese
- Anneliese van der Pol: Actress, Singer
- Anneliese Dodds: Politician
Nicknames
Annie, Anna, Liese, Lisa
Fun facts
- Anneliese was formed in German-speaking regions as a portmanteau of the popular names Anne and Liese.
- The name gained international awareness partly through notable historical figures, including author Anneliese Marie Frank, better known as Anne Frank.