Rising since 1985, #1,071 for girls today.
Popularity of Annelise since 1930
Babies named Annelise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 77 |
| 1970s | 133 |
| 1980s | 388 |
| 1990s | 1,106 |
| 2000s | 1,772 |
| 2010s | 2,029 |
| 2020s | 993 |
Meaning & origin
Annelise first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1930, but remained rare for decades. Beginning around 1985, its usage began a gradual climb, accelerating in the 2000s. In 2025, it reached its highest-ever rank of 1071, with approximately 1 in 7,112 newborn girls receiving the name. Annelise is most popular in Iowa, Alabama, and Pennsylvania, reflecting its appeal across both Midwestern and Southern states. Its compound structure, pairing the familiar Anna with the elegant Lise, gives it a distinctive yet accessible sound that fits alongside other Scandinavian and German imports like Ingrid and Henrik.
Annelise is a modern combination of Anna and Lise (a short form of Elisabeth). Anna derives from the Hebrew Channah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor', while Elisabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God'. The name emerged in Scandinavia, Germany, and the Netherlands in the 20th century as a fashionable compound.
Where Annelise 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.
“Annelise” around the world
Where Annelise 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: Anna, Annie, Lise, Lisa, Liesel
Sibling names for Annelise
Names that share Annelise's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ingrid, Elin, Margrethe, Sofie, Kirsten, Corinne, Nicholette, Nicolette, Analiese, Gisel, Jiselle, Joceline, Charlise, Jacqulin, Jolette, Jordanne, Katrin, Kolette, Lorelle, Arianelly, Azrielle, Jeselle, Linnae, Camelle
Brothers: Henrik, Lars, Niels, Anders, Johan, Amory, Dain, Jeanpaul, Edel, Joanthony
