Anaelle
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Anah meaning "gracious; humble".
Name Census estimates that about 447 living Americans carry the first name Anaelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anaelle today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anaelle births was 2017 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anaelle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Anaelle with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
447
~ 1 in 766,788 Americans
Peak year
2017
53 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,442
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Anaelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anaelle from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 244 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Anaelle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anaelle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anaelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anaelles live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Florida, New York, California recorded the most babies named Anaelle, while New Jersey, Massachusetts, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anaelle
Anaelle is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the combination of the Greek name Anna and the French suffix -elle, meaning "little." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Greece, where Anna was a popular name with biblical associations.
The earliest known record of the name Anaelle dates back to the 17th century in France, where it was used as a diminutive form of Anna. During this period, the French aristocracy favored intricate and ornate names, often incorporating elements from classical antiquity and biblical references.
In the 18th century, the name Anaelle gained popularity among the French nobility and upper classes, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. It was seen as a name that conveyed elegance, refinement, and a connection to the country's rich cultural heritage.
One of the earliest notable individuals named Anaelle was Anaelle de Rochefort (1685-1754), a French noblewoman and lady-in-waiting to the Duchess of Orléans. She was known for her wit and intellect, and her memoirs provide valuable insights into the social and political landscape of 18th century France.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Anaelle was Anaelle Désirée Clary (1777-1860), the sister-in-law of Joseph Bonaparte, King of Naples and Sicily. She played a significant role in the social and cultural circles of the Napoleonic era, and her correspondence with members of the imperial family offers a glimpse into the lives of the French elite during that period.
In the 19th century, the name Anaelle gained further popularity in France, particularly among the upper and middle classes. One notable bearer of the name was Anaelle Brizard (1835-1892), a French writer and poet who was celebrated for her lyrical works and her contributions to the Romantic literary movement.
As the name spread across Europe, it was adopted in various forms and spellings, such as Anelle, Annaelle, and Anaëlle. In the 20th century, Anaelle became a popular name in countries like Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada, particularly in French-speaking regions.
One of the most renowned figures named Anaelle in recent history was Anaelle Chausson (1917-2003), a renowned French sculptor and artist. Her works are celebrated for their intricate details and their exploration of themes related to nature, mythology, and the human form.
While the name Anaelle has its roots in French culture and tradition, it has transcended borders and gained popularity in various parts of the world, thanks to its melodic sound and its association with elegance, grace, and a rich cultural heritage.
People
Anaelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anaelle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anaelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anaelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 447 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anaelle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 766,788 US residents.
Is Anaelle a common name?
We classify Anaelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 450 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anaelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Anaelle was 2017, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anaelle is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anaelle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anaelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anaelle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anaelle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anaelle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anaelle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Anaelle?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.