Annalee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Annalee is a modern English name derived from the combination of Anna and Lee, rooted in Hebrew and Old English. It signifies 'grace' and 'meadow'. The name evolved from Hannah to Anna and finally to Annalee. It has biblical relevance through its connection to the name Anna. Annalee reflects a blend of traditional and contemporary traits, gaining popularity in the 20th century and is perceived positively today.
The name Annalee is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Annalee has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Annalee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1621st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1491st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2935th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3157th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2254th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1467th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1058th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Annalee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Annalee"
Pronunciation
/ˈæn.ə.li/
Origin
English
Etymology
Annalee is a combination of the names Anna and Lee. The name Anna is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The name Lee is of Old English origin, meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'.
Meaning
grace, meadow
Language Evolution
Hannah (Hebrew), Anna (Latin, Greek), Annalee (Modern English)
Biblical Background
The name Anna has biblical significance as it appears in the New Testament as the prophetess in the Temple.
Historical Usage
Annalee gained popularity in the 20th century as a unique and modern combination of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Anna, Lee, Ann, Annalise
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Annalee is viewed as a fresh and appealing name, often associated with grace and beauty.
Famous People
Annalee Newitz (author and journalist), Annalee Rush (artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Annalee"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Annalee"
"Annalee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1621st of 9107 | 440 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1491st of 9204 | 500 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2935th of 12526 | 298 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3157th of 19264 | 349 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2254th of 27321 | 842 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1467th of 35406 | 2,289 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1058th of 30306 | 2,965 |
Regional Popularity of "Annalee" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Annalee" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
85.03% 1204th/1416 |
- |
78.32% 1853rd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
89.07% 1377th/1546 |
- |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
94.96% 1469th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
85.12% 2362nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
59.89% 2422nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
79.76% 2939th/3685 |
77.01% 3446th/4475 |
49.56% 2574th/5194 |
31.41% 1984th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.56% 1950th/4582 |
37.80% 1952nd/5164 |
18.67% 1365th/7313 |
19.15% 1429th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
27.51% 1096th/3984 |
33.10% 1485th/4487 |
12.80% 873rd/6822 |
17.80% 1117th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Annalee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Annalee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.