Anneliese Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAHN-eh-LEE-seh / ˈanəˌliːzəGerman; Dutch
Meaning
German: Graceful; Dutch: Favor
Historical & Cultural Background
Anneliese is a compound name derived from the names Anna and Liese. Anna has biblical roots, while Liese is a diminutive of Elisabeth. The name gained popularity in German-speaking countries in the 20th century. It reflects a blend of traditional and modern naming practices.
Trend Summary
Anneliese has seen a steady but modest popularity in the U.S. over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Annelise
- Annelies
International Variants
- Anneliese (German)
- Annelise (Dutch)
- Annelies (Dutch)
Famous people named Anneliese
Anneliese Michel was a German woman whose life inspired the film 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose'.
Anneliese Rothenberger was a renowned German soprano known for her operatic performances.
Anneliese G. Schmid was a notable German botanist recognized for her research in plant taxonomy.
Anneliese K. Kuhlmann is a contemporary German artist known for her abstract paintings.
Fictional characters named Anneliese
Anneliese is a character in the children's book series 'The Princess and the Pea' by Hans Christian Andersen.
Anneliese is a character in the animated film 'The Secret of Kells' where she plays a supporting role.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anneliese was first seen in the United States in 1926. Anneliese has ranked as high as #1078 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Anneliese has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Anneliese (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 17 | |
| FL | 15 | |
| CA | 14 | |
| NY | 9 | |
| PA | 8 | |
| CT | 6 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| MN | 6 | |
| TN | 5 | |
| IN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 22 |
| 1965 | 23 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 25 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 33 |
| 1977 | 34 |
| 1978 | 32 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 41 |
| 1982 | 36 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 38 |
| 1986 | 50 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 46 |
| 1990 | 60 |
| 1991 | 68 |
| 1992 | 57 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 67 |
| 1995 | 66 |
| 1996 | 98 |
| 1997 | 75 |
| 1998 | 80 |
| 1999 | 86 |
| 2000 | 95 |
| 2001 | 109 |
| 2002 | 114 |
| 2003 | 106 |
| 2004 | 182 |
| 2005 | 272 |
| 2006 | 246 |
| 2007 | 192 |
| 2008 | 195 |
| 2009 | 181 |
| 2010 | 195 |
| 2011 | 167 |
| 2012 | 190 |
| 2013 | 220 |
| 2014 | 219 |
| 2015 | 196 |
| 2016 | 153 |
| 2017 | 148 |
| 2018 | 119 |
| 2019 | 115 |
| 2020 | 133 |
| 2021 | 131 |
| 2022 | 95 |
| 2023 | 103 |
| 2024 | 158 |