Analysse
Feminine variation of Anaïs, a Greek name meaning "pure, virtuous".
Name Census estimates that about 109 living Americans carry the first name Analysse. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Analysse today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Analysse births was 2008 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Analysse. 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.
People living today
109
~ 1 in 3,144,535 Americans
Peak year
2008
12 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,575
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Analysse: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Analysse from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 63 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Analysse 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 Analysse during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Analysse
The name Analysse has its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "analusis," meaning "dissolution" or "resolution." This word itself comes from the prefix "ana," meaning "up" or "back," and the verb "luein," meaning "to loosen" or "to untie." The name was likely first used during the Classical Greek period, around the 5th century BCE.
In Greek mythology, Analysse was a minor goddess associated with the act of analysis and problem-solving. She was believed to aid scholars, philosophers, and those seeking deeper understanding and insight. The name gained popularity among the intellectual circles of ancient Greece, as it symbolized the pursuit of knowledge and the unraveling of complex ideas.
The earliest recorded use of the name Analysse can be found in the writings of the Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BCE to 348 BCE. Plato's dialogues often featured characters with symbolic names, and it is believed that he may have used the name Analysse to represent the personification of analysis and rational inquiry.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Analysse was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Analysse of Cyzicus was renowned for her contributions to geometry and her work on the properties of conic sections. She is credited with writing several treatises on mathematics, although only fragments of her work have survived.
In the Byzantine era, Analysse was the name of a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 6th century CE. Analysse of Constantinople was known for her extensive knowledge of the Greek classics and her commentary on the works of Aristotle and other ancient philosophers. She played a significant role in preserving and transmitting the intellectual heritage of ancient Greece during a turbulent period in history.
Another notable figure named Analysse was a 9th-century Byzantine princess and scholar. Analysse Porphyrogenita was the daughter of Emperor Michael III and was renowned for her exceptional education and intellectual pursuits. She authored several works on philosophy, theology, and literature, contributing to the cultural renaissance of the Byzantine Empire.
In the Renaissance period, the name Analysse resurfaced among humanist scholars and intellectuals who were rediscovering the wisdom of ancient Greece. Analysse Ferrante was an Italian Renaissance scholar and poet who lived in the 15th century. She was celebrated for her mastery of Greek and Latin literature and her elegant poetic works, which often explored themes of love, beauty, and the human condition.
People
Analysse + last name combinations
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FAQ
Analysse: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Analysse?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 109 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Analysse 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 3,144,535 US residents.
Is Analysse a common name?
We classify Analysse as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 110 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Analysse most popular?
The single biggest year for Analysse was 2008, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Analysse is about 18 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 Analysse in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Analysse a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Analysse 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 Analysse still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Analysse 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 Analysse 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 Analysse?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.