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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: an-uh-STAY-zhuh /ˌænəˈsteɪʒə/
Origin: Greek; Russian
Meaning: Greek: 'resurrection'; Russian: 'one who will rise again'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Anastasia originates from the Greek word "anastasis," meaning "resurrection." This term is derived from the combination of the prefix "ana-" (meaning "up" or "again") and "stasis" (meaning "standing" or "to stand"). The name was adopted into Latin as "Anastasia," which was then incorporated into various languages, including Old French and eventually English.
The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Latin and Greek names were introduced into the English-speaking world. Historically, the name Anastasia has significant roots in early Christianity, particularly due to its association with Saint Anastasia, a martyr who is commemorated in the Christian liturgical calendar.
Her feast day is celebrated on December 22nd. The name gained further prominence through the Byzantine Empire, where it was borne by several noblewomen, including the daughter of the Byzantine Emperor Alexander in the 10th century.
The name's association with resurrection made it particularly meaningful in Christian contexts, symbolizing hope and renewal. Culturally, Anastasia has been embraced in various traditions and has been linked to themes of rebirth and transformation.
The name has been used in literature and folklore, most notably in the story of Anastasia Romanov, the youngest daughter of the last Tsar of Russia, which has contributed to its enduring legacy. Additionally, the diminutive form "Nastya" is commonly used in Slavic cultures, reflecting a more familiar or affectionate usage of the name.
Overall, Anastasia's rich etymological roots and historical significance have contributed to its lasting resonance across cultures.
Famous people named Anastasia
In this section, you will find notable people named Anastasia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Anastasia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Anastasia Steele is a fictional character best known for the Fifty Shades of Grey series.
Anastasia is a singer best known for her songs in the pop genre and her participation in various music competitions.
Fictional characters named Anastasia
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Anastasia is a fictional character from the animated film Anastasia. She is the lost daughter of the last Russian Tsar, seeking to discover her true identity and heritage.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anastasia was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Anastasia has ranked as high as #342 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Anastasia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Anastasia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Anastasia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Anastasia (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 231 | |
| TX | 194 | |
| FL | 168 | |
| NY | 90 | |
| IL | 77 | |
| PA | 72 | |
| AZ | 64 | |
| NC | 57 | |
| GA | 53 | |
| OH | 48 | |
| CO | 47 | |
| IN | 46 | |
| WA | 45 | |
| TN | 38 | |
| VA | 38 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Anastasia.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,832 |
| 2023 | 1,740 |
| 2022 | 1,765 |
| 2021 | 1,636 |
| 2020 | 1,764 |
| 2019 | 1,898 |
| 2018 | 1,904 |
| 2017 | 1,805 |
| 2016 | 1,718 |
| 2015 | 1,505 |
| 2014 | 1,346 |
| 2013 | 1,252 |
| 2012 | 937 |
| 2011 | 868 |
| 2010 | 878 |
| 2009 | 1,014 |
| 2008 | 918 |
| 2007 | 1,072 |
| 2006 | 1,147 |
| 2005 | 1,128 |
| 2004 | 1,157 |
| 2003 | 1,175 |
| 2002 | 1,193 |
| 2001 | 1,028 |
| 2000 | 1,027 |
| 1999 | 1,006 |
| 1998 | 1,176 |
| 1997 | 949 |
| 1996 | 858 |
| 1995 | 759 |
| 1994 | 833 |
| 1993 | 779 |
| 1992 | 741 |
| 1991 | 706 |
| 1990 | 688 |
| 1989 | 755 |
| 1988 | 782 |
| 1987 | 909 |
| 1986 | 431 |
| 1985 | 386 |
| 1984 | 391 |
| 1983 | 382 |
| 1982 | 288 |
| 1981 | 281 |
| 1980 | 226 |
| 1979 | 260 |
| 1978 | 235 |
| 1977 | 260 |
| 1976 | 241 |
| 1975 | 253 |
| 1974 | 225 |
| 1973 | 232 |
| 1972 | 214 |
| 1971 | 236 |
| 1970 | 240 |
| 1969 | 207 |
| 1968 | 219 |
| 1967 | 186 |
| 1966 | 154 |
| 1965 | 149 |
| 1964 | 142 |
| 1963 | 124 |
| 1962 | 111 |
| 1961 | 110 |
| 1960 | 115 |
| 1959 | 119 |
| 1958 | 87 |
| 1957 | 113 |
| 1956 | 43 |
| 1955 | 37 |
| 1954 | 42 |
| 1953 | 40 |
| 1952 | 35 |
| 1951 | 31 |
| 1950 | 39 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1948 | 43 |
| 1947 | 43 |
| 1946 | 45 |
| 1945 | 30 |
| 1944 | 23 |
| 1943 | 48 |
| 1942 | 43 |
| 1941 | 50 |
| 1940 | 36 |
| 1939 | 28 |
| 1938 | 37 |
| 1937 | 49 |
| 1936 | 40 |
| 1935 | 40 |
| 1934 | 60 |
| 1933 | 46 |
| 1932 | 53 |
| 1931 | 49 |
| 1930 | 63 |
| 1929 | 66 |
| 1928 | 78 |
| 1927 | 91 |
| 1926 | 81 |
| 1925 | 105 |
| 1924 | 97 |
| 1923 | 108 |
| 1922 | 133 |
| 1921 | 142 |
| 1920 | 122 |
| 1919 | 143 |
| 1918 | 157 |
| 1917 | 131 |
| 1916 | 126 |
| 1915 | 114 |
| 1914 | 125 |
| 1913 | 72 |
| 1912 | 61 |
| 1911 | 59 |
| 1910 | 47 |
| 1909 | 33 |
| 1908 | 34 |
| 1907 | 37 |
| 1906 | 48 |
| 1905 | 32 |
| 1904 | 41 |
| 1903 | 30 |
| 1902 | 24 |
| 1901 | 38 |
| 1900 | 33 |
| 1899 | 23 |
| 1898 | 32 |
| 1897 | 32 |
| 1896 | 36 |
| 1895 | 24 |
| 1894 | 53 |
| 1893 | 27 |
| 1892 | 25 |
| 1891 | 34 |
| 1890 | 28 |
| 1889 | 21 |
| 1888 | 20 |
| 1887 | 22 |
| 1886 | 23 |
| 1885 | 15 |
| 1884 | 17 |
| 1883 | 14 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1880 | 10 |