Anastasia
From the name of a 4th-century martyr, Ancient Greek Ἀναστασία (Anastasía), from ἀνάστασις (anástasis, “resurrection”).
Every Anastasia since 1880 — 57,163 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anastasia
Anastasia is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #163 in 2025 with 1,832 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 57,163 American babies have been named Anastasia. Its peak came in 2018, when 1,905 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anastasia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anastasia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,832 | #163 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,842 | #166 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1,745 | #166 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,770 | #162 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,637 | #181 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,766 | #158 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,899 | #150 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,905 | #147 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,806 | #169 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,720 | #192 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,505 | #217 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,346 | #240 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,254 | #253 | — | — |
| 2012 | 937 | #334 | — | — |
| 2011 | 868 | #367 | — | — |
| 2010 | 878 | #365 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,014 | #325 | — | — |
| 2008 | 918 | #360 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,072 | #314 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,147 | #289 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,128 | #292 | 5 | #11,561 |
| 2004 | 1,157 | #286 | — | — |
| 2003 | 1,175 | #270 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,193 | #265 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,028 | #309 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,027 | #309 | — | — |
| 1995 | 759 | #346 | — | — |
| 1990 | 688 | #383 | 5 | #8,165 |
| 1985 | 386 | #521 | — | — |
| 1980 | 226 | #735 | — | — |
| 1975 | 254 | #620 | — | — |
| 1970 | 240 | #665 | — | — |
| 1965 | 150 | #811 | — | — |
| 1960 | 115 | #1,001 | — | — |
| 1955 | 37 | #1,693 | — | — |
| 1950 | 39 | #1,474 | — | — |
| 1945 | 30 | #1,482 | — | — |
| 1940 | 36 | #1,220 | — | — |
| 1935 | 40 | #1,101 | — | — |
| 1930 | 63 | #916 | — | — |
| 1925 | 105 | #719 | — | — |
| 1920 | 122 | #655 | — | — |
| 1915 | 114 | #611 | — | — |
| 1910 | 47 | #610 | — | — |
| 1905 | 32 | #620 | — | — |
| 1900 | 33 | #612 | — | — |
| 1895 | 24 | #622 | — | — |
| 1890 | 28 | #491 | — | — |
| 1885 | 15 | #558 | — | — |
| 1880 | 10 | #548 | — | — |
Famous people named Anastasia
- Anastasia of Sirmium Religious figure · 281–304
- Anastasia Romanovna Politician · 1530–1560
- Anastasia of Kiev Politician · 1023–1074
- Anastasia Myskina Tennis player · b. 1981
- Anastasia Zavorotnyuk Actor · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anastasia mean?
From the name of a 4th-century martyr, Ancient Greek Ἀναστασία (Anastasía), from ἀνάστασις (anástasis, “resurrection”).
How popular is the name Anastasia in 2025?
Anastasia ranked #163 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,832 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anastasia?
57,163 babies have been named Anastasia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anastasia most popular?
Anastasia peaked in 2018, when 1,905 newborns received the name.
Is Anastasia a boy or girl name?
Anastasia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anastasia rising or falling?
Anastasia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anastasia?
Well-known people named Anastasia include Anastasia of Sirmium (religious figure), Anastasia Romanovna (politician), Anastasia of Kiev (politician).