Annastyn
A feminine name combining elements meaning "grace" and "resurrection".
Name Census estimates that about 235 living Americans carry the first name Annastyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Annastyn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Annastyn births was 2015 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Annastyn. 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
235
~ 1 in 1,458,529 Americans
Peak year
2015
29 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,584
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Annastyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Annastyn 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 186 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
Annastyn 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 Annastyn 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 Annastyn
The name Annastyn has its origins rooted in ancient Greece, believed to have derived from the Greek name Anastasius, which means "resurrection" or "one who will rise again." This name was popularized in the Byzantine Empire during the early medieval period, particularly among Christians who associated it with the resurrection of Christ.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Annastyn can be traced back to the 6th century AD, when a Greek monk named Anastasius of Sinai lived and wrote extensively on theological matters. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the Eastern Orthodox Church during that era.
In the 8th century, an Anastasius was appointed as the Patriarch of Constantinople, one of the highest positions in the Eastern Orthodox Church at the time. This further solidified the name's association with religious and ecclesiastical circles.
As the name spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, including Annastyn. One notable bearer of this variant was Annastyn of Orvieto, an Italian nun who lived in the 13th century and was known for her piety and charitable works.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy. Annastyn de Montfort, a French noblewoman born in 1412, was a prominent figure at the court of King Charles VII and played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.
In the 19th century, Annastyn Douglass, an American abolitionist and women's rights activist, became a notable figure in the anti-slavery movement. She was born in 1812 and worked tirelessly to promote equality and social justice.
Other notable individuals named Annastyn include Annastyn Millay, an American poet and playwright born in 1892, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and feminism; and Annastyn Curie, a Polish-born physicist and chemist born in 1867, who pioneered research in radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
Despite its rich historical roots, the name Annastyn remains relatively uncommon in modern times, though it continues to be used in various cultures and languages, carrying the essence of its ancient Greek origins and the connotations of rebirth and resilience.
People
Annastyn + last name combinations
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FAQ
Annastyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Annastyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 235 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Annastyn 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 1,458,529 US residents.
Is Annastyn a common name?
We classify Annastyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 237 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Annastyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Annastyn was 2015, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Annastyn is about 11 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 Annastyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Annastyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Annastyn 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 Annastyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Annastyn 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 Annastyn 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 are named Annastyn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.