Anastacia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ˌænəˈsteɪʃə/

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Origin

Greek

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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.

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Meaning

resurrection

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Language Evolution

Anastasia, Anastacia

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the Christian tradition during the Byzantine era, particularly associated with saints and martyrs named Anastasia.

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Variants & Derivatives

Anastasia, Ana, Stacey

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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.

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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
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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.