Rising since 2011, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Anastassia since 1982
Babies named Anastassia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1987, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Anastassia's real moment was 2019.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 117 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Anastassia, a variant of Anastasia, derives from the Greek word for 'resurrection.' It was first recorded in the United States in 1982 and has been rising in popularity since 2011. As of 2025, it ranked 6,546, with a 1-in-94,545 probability of a newborn girl being given this name. Its peak year of usage was 2019. The spelling with double 's' and the stress pattern reflect Eastern European influences, making it a distinctive choice that retains the classic appeal of its root name.
Anastassia is a variant of Anastasia, derived from the Greek word 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection.' The name has been used throughout Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Greece, often associated with the early Christian martyr Saint Anastasia. It entered English usage in the 19th century and has retained a distinct European flair.
“Anastassia” around the world
Where Anastassia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anastasia, Stasia, Tasia, Nastia, Ana
Variants: Anastasia, Anastasiya, Anasztázia, Anastácia
Sibling names for Anastassia
Names that share Anastassia's style, for a brother or sister.
