Anastacia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Anastacia is of Greek origin, meaning 'resurrection'. It evolved from the name Anastasia and has historical roots in early Christian traditions. The name symbolizes renewal and strength. It does not have direct biblical relevance. Its popularity surged during the Byzantine era and continues to be viewed positively today.
The name Anastacia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Anastacia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Anastacia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2283rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2790th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4034th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2671st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1700th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1738th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2540th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anastacia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anastacia"
Pronunciation
/ˌænəˈsteɪʃə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Anastacia is derived from the Greek word 'anastasis', meaning 'resurrection'. It is often associated with the Christian concept of resurrection due to its use in early Christian communities.
Meaning
resurrection
Language Evolution
Anastasia, Anastacia
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Christian tradition during the Byzantine era, particularly associated with saints and martyrs named Anastasia.
Variants & Derivatives
Anastasia, Ana, Stacey
Modern Popularity & Image
Anastacia is perceived as a strong and elegant name, often associated with resilience and renewal. It has gained popularity in various cultures due to its positive connotations.
Famous People
Anastacia (singer), Anastacia of Sirmium (saint)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anastacia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Anastacia"
"Anastacia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2283rd of 9107 | 263 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2790th of 9204 | 188 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4034th of 12526 | 175 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2671st of 19264 | 449 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1700th of 27321 | 1,268 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1738th of 35406 | 1,835 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2540th of 30306 | 847 |
Regional Popularity of "Anastacia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Anastacia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
44.46% 1052nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
51.64% 1215th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
68.45% 1953rd/2853 |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
94.83% 3303rd/3483 |
58.84% 2070th/3518 |
42.21% 1707th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
51.89% 1912th/3685 |
54.75% 2450th/4475 |
35.48% 1843rd/5194 |
24.27% 1533rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
39.66% 1817th/4582 |
35.53% 1835th/5164 |
25.58% 1871st/7313 |
20.01% 1493rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
72.09% 2872nd/3984 |
62.47% 2803rd/4487 |
35.93% 2451st/6822 |
33.32% 2091st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anastacia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anastacia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.