Anneliese
Every Anneliese since 1926 — 5,943 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anneliese
Anneliese is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,207 in 2025 with 188 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1926, 5,943 American babies have been named Anneliese. Its peak came in 2005, when 272 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Anneliese stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anneliese year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 188 | #1,207 |
| 2024 | 158 | #1,415 |
| 2023 | 103 | #1,922 |
| 2022 | 95 | #2,035 |
| 2021 | 131 | #1,602 |
| 2020 | 133 | #1,579 |
| 2019 | 115 | #1,773 |
| 2018 | 119 | #1,728 |
| 2017 | 148 | #1,496 |
| 2016 | 153 | #1,493 |
| 2015 | 196 | #1,247 |
| 2014 | 219 | #1,140 |
| 2013 | 220 | #1,106 |
| 2012 | 190 | #1,264 |
| 2011 | 167 | #1,374 |
| 2010 | 195 | #1,235 |
| 2009 | 181 | #1,329 |
| 2008 | 195 | #1,275 |
| 2007 | 192 | #1,278 |
| 2006 | 246 | #1,042 |
| 2005 | 272 | #914 |
| 2004 | 182 | #1,220 |
| 2003 | 106 | #1,771 |
| 2002 | 114 | #1,624 |
| 2001 | 109 | #1,662 |
| 2000 | 95 | #1,819 |
| 1995 | 66 | #2,053 |
| 1990 | 60 | #2,154 |
| 1985 | 38 | #2,549 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,619 |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,269 |
| 1970 | 28 | #2,580 |
| 1965 | 23 | #2,544 |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,097 |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,757 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,765 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Anneliese
- Anneliese Michel Social activist · 1952–1976
- Anneliese Rothenberger Singer · 1926–2010
- Anneliese van der Pol Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anneliese in 2025?
Anneliese ranked #1,207 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 188 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anneliese?
5,943 babies have been named Anneliese in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anneliese most popular?
Anneliese peaked in 2005, when 272 newborns received the name.
Is Anneliese a boy or girl name?
Anneliese is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anneliese rising or falling?
Anneliese is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anneliese?
Well-known people named Anneliese include Anneliese Michel (social activist), Anneliese Rothenberger (singer), Anneliese van der Pol (actor).