Declining since 2003, #2,895 for girls today.
Popularity of Anastacia since 1894
Babies named Anastacia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 24 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 118 |
| 1920s | 180 |
| 1930s | 98 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 150 |
| 1970s | 312 |
| 1980s | 664 |
| 1990s | 925 |
| 2000s | 1,345 |
| 2010s | 708 |
| 2020s | 410 |
Meaning & origin
Anastacia is a name of Greek origin, carrying the powerful meaning of 'resurrection.' It is a variant of the more common Anastasia, which has deep roots in Christian tradition through Saint Anastasia, a 4th-century martyr. In the United States, the name first appeared in records in 1894 and reached its peak popularity in 2003, when it ranked 1,124th. Since then, its usage has declined; by 2023 it had fallen to rank 2,895 with only about one in every 27,712 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has seen scattered usage across the country, with the highest numbers in California, Florida, and Texas. While never a top-1000 mainstay, Anastacia offers a slightly uncommon alternative to the more frequent Anastasia, retaining the same elegant sound and historical resonance.
Anastacia is a Spanish and Portuguese variant of Anastasia, which derives from the Greek word 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection.' The name was borne by early Christian martyrs, including Saint Anastasia, and became common in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions. In the English-speaking world, the Anastasia form has been more widely used, but Anastacia has persisted as a distinctive variant.
Where Anastacia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Annie, Stacy, Tasia
Variants: Anastasia, Anastasiya, Anastácia, Anastassia
Sibling names for Anastacia
Names that share Anastacia's style, for a brother or sister.
