Anasophia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "resurrected wisdom" or "grace and wisdom".
Name Census estimates that about 322 living Americans carry the first name Anasophia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anasophia today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anasophia births was 2011 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anasophia. 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
322
~ 1 in 1,064,454 Americans
Peak year
2011
23 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,224
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Anasophia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anasophia from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 194 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anasophia 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 Anasophia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anasophias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Arizona recorded the most babies named Anasophia, while Arizona, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anasophia
The name Anasophia is of Greek origin, derived from the combination of the Greek words "ana" meaning "again" or "anew," and "sophia" meaning "wisdom." This compound name carries the connotation of "renewed wisdom" or "revived knowledge." Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek civilization, where philosophy and intellectual discourse were highly valued.
The earliest recorded use of the name Anasophia dates back to the 5th century BC, when it appeared in ancient Greek texts and philosophical writings. It was often associated with the pursuit of knowledge and the continuous quest for understanding. During this period, the name Anasophia was not commonly used as a personal name but rather as a symbolic representation of the constant pursuit of wisdom.
In the Middle Ages, the name Anasophia resurfaced in various religious and philosophical texts, particularly among the Eastern Orthodox Christian communities. It was sometimes used as a monastic name or a symbolic name for scholars and intellectuals dedicated to the study of theology and sacred texts.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Anasophia was Saint Anasophia of Constantinople (c. 810-879), a Byzantine noble and abbess who founded several monasteries and became renowned for her piety and charitable works. Another notable figure was Anasophia Kalogeras (c. 1260-1325), a Greek scholar and philosopher who contributed to the intellectual revival of the Byzantine Empire.
During the Renaissance period, the name Anasophia gained popularity among humanist scholars and intellectuals who were inspired by the revival of classical Greek and Roman learning. Anasophia Crivelli (c. 1420-1490), an Italian Renaissance painter, was known for her religious artworks and her contribution to the development of Renaissance art.
In the 18th century, Anasophia von Ziegler (1736-1806) was a German writer and intellectual who played a significant role in the Enlightenment movement, advocating for women's education and promoting the ideals of reason and progress.
Another notable figure was Anasophia Viteleschi (1788-1857), an Italian philosopher and writer who published works on ethics and moral philosophy, challenging the traditional gender roles of her time and advocating for the intellectual emancipation of women.
While the name Anasophia has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been embraced by individuals from various cultural backgrounds who value the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and intellectual growth. Its rich heritage and symbolic meaning continue to inspire those who seek to embody the spirit of lifelong learning and intellectual curiosity.
People
Anasophia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anasophia 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
Anasophia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anasophia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 322 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anasophia 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 1,064,454 US residents.
Is Anasophia a common name?
We classify Anasophia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 325 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anasophia most popular?
The single biggest year for Anasophia was 2011, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anasophia is about 12 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 Anasophia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anasophia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anasophia 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 Anasophia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anasophia 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 Anasophia 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 common is the name Anasophia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.