Anielle
A feminine name derived from Annika, meaning "grace" and "favor".
Name Census estimates that about 52 living Americans carry the first name Anielle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anielle today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anielle births was 1987 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anielle. 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 Anielle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
52
~ 1 in 6,591,430 Americans
Peak year
1987
14 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1989 SSA rank
#7,483
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Anielle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anielle from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 49 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
Anielle 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 Anielle 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 Anielle
The name Anielle is believed to have its origins in the French language, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a variant or feminine form of the French name Aniel, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Anaiah or Ananiah, meaning "Yahweh has answered" or "Yahweh is gracious."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Anielle can be found in the 13th century, in a French manuscript that chronicled the lives of saints and religious figures. Here, the name was mentioned in reference to a young woman who was celebrated for her piety and devotion to her faith.
Throughout the centuries, the name Anielle has appeared in various historical texts and records, though its usage remained relatively rare compared to more common French names of the time. One notable bearer of the name was Anielle de Montfort, a 14th-century noblewoman who played a pivotal role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
In the 16th century, the name gained some prominence in religious circles, particularly among Catholic communities in France. Anielle de Jésus, born in 1548, was a renowned nun and mystic who was known for her spiritual writings and her dedication to the contemplative life.
Moving into the 17th century, we find Anielle Arnauld, a French author and philosopher who was part of the influential Arnauld family. Born in 1616, she was celebrated for her intellect and her contributions to the philosophical and theological debates of her time.
Another notable figure from this period was Anielle de Bourbon, a French princess who lived from 1624 to 1694. As a member of the royal House of Bourbon, she was deeply involved in the political and social affairs of her era, serving as a patron of the arts and a prominent figure at the court of King Louis XIV.
Over the centuries, the name Anielle has maintained a certain mystique and rarity, perhaps due to its unique sound and historic associations. While not as widely used as other French names, it has endured as a distinctive and evocative choice, carrying with it a sense of grace, spirituality, and a connection to the rich cultural heritage of France.
People
Anielle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anielle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anielle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anielle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 52 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anielle 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 6,591,430 US residents.
Is Anielle a common name?
We classify Anielle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anielle most popular?
The single biggest year for Anielle was 1987, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anielle is about 41 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 Anielle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anielle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anielle 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 Anielle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anielle 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 Anielle 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 Anielle as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.