Declining since 1987, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Anastasios since 1922
Babies named Anastasios per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 79 |
| 1970s | 237 |
| 1980s | 184 |
| 1990s | 139 |
| 2000s | 154 |
| 2010s | 138 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Anastasios, a Greek name meaning 'resurrection,' has been in use in the United States since at least 1922, when it was first recorded. It peaked in popularity in 1974, though it has never been a common name nationally. In 2025, it ranked 8,243, with an estimated 1 in 189,786 boys receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been declining since 1987, reflecting broader trends away from traditional ethnic names in U.S. birth data. Despite its rarity, Anastasios remains a strong choice for families wishing to honor Greek heritage, and it is often shortened to nicknames like Tasos or Sakis.
Anastasios is a Greek name derived from the word 'anastasis' (ἀνάστασις), meaning 'resurrection.' It has been a common name in Greece since the Byzantine era, often given to boys born around Easter. The feminine form is Anastasia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tasos, Sakis, Tassis
Variants: Anastasius
Sibling names for Anastasios
Names that share Anastasios's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sophia, Eleni, Katerina, Maria, Dimitra
Brothers: Dimitrios, Georgios, Konstantinos, Nikolaos, Alexandros
