Anesti
A Greek feminine name meaning "resurrection" or "rebirth".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Anesti. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Anesti today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anesti births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anesti. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anesti. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2004 SSA rank
#11,457
Tracked since 2004
Gender
Gender distribution for Anesti
Anesti is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 10 total registrations, 5 (50.0%) were male and 5 (50.0%) were female.
Anesti as a male name
- Ranked #11,457 in 2004
- 5 male births in 2004
- Peak: 2004 (5 births)
Anesti as a female name
- Ranked #17,242 in 2010
- 5 female births in 2010
- Peak: 2010 (5 births)
Popularity
Anesti: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anesti from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anesti 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 Anesti 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 Anesti
Anesti is a given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "anastasi," meaning "resurrection" or "rising up." The name has its roots in the Christian tradition and holds significant religious connotations.
The earliest recorded use of the name Anesti can be traced back to the Byzantine era, where it was associated with the celebration of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Greek Orthodox Christianity, the word "anastasi" is prominently used in liturgical services and prayers related to the Paschal season.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Anesti was Anesti of Naupactus, a Greek Orthodox monk who lived in the 11th century. He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church for his pious life and miracles attributed to him.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Anesti. Anesti Kondoidi (1824-1897) was a Greek merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the promotion of education and the establishment of schools in Greece.
Anesti Avanesi (1901-1991), an Albanian-Greek writer and journalist, played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Greek minority in Albania. His literary works and activism shed light on the struggles and experiences of the Greek community in the region.
Anesti Petalas (1915-1998), a Greek writer and poet, gained recognition for his poetic works that explored themes of love, existentialism, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "The Naked Sun" and "The Enchanted World," received critical acclaim and influenced generations of Greek poets.
Anesti Vlachos (1909-1998) was a renowned Greek composer and musician who made significant contributions to the development of Greek popular music, particularly in the genre of rebetiko. His compositions blended traditional Greek elements with contemporary styles, leaving a lasting impact on the Greek music scene.
Anesti Kelesis (1935-2010) was a Greek actor and director who achieved widespread acclaim for his performances in both theater and film. He is remembered for his versatile acting abilities and his dedication to promoting Greek cultural heritage through his artistic endeavors.
People
Anesti + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anesti 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
Anesti: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anesti?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anesti 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Anesti a common name?
We classify Anesti as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anesti most popular?
The single biggest year for Anesti was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anesti is about 19 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 Anesti in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anesti a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Anesti 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 Anesti still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anesti 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 Anesti 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 Anesti as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.