Anneliese Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Anneliese is a German name derived from a combination of the names Anna and Liese. Its meaning relates to grace and a commitment to God. The name has evolved through various forms, maintaining a strong connection to its roots. It is often viewed as classic and elegant, with a notable presence in cultural history, though it does not have biblical ties. Anneliese gained popularity in the 20th century and remains a respected choice in modern naming.

The name Anneliese is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast 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, Anneliese has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling 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, 'Anneliese' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6781st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5006th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3906th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2858th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2301st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1371st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1485th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anneliese' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anneliese"

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Pronunciation

/ˈænəˌliːzə/

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Origin

German

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Etymology

Anneliese is a combination of the name Anna, which comes from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'grace,' and Liese, a diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning 'God is my oath.'

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Meaning

grace; God is my oath

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Language Evolution

Anna, Hannah, Elisabeth, Liese, Anneliese

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Historical Usage

Anneliese gained popularity in German-speaking countries in the early 20th century, especially after World War II.

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Variants & Derivatives

Anna, Elisabeth, Liesl, Annelise

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Modern Popularity & Image

Anneliese is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with traditional values and German heritage.

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Famous People

Anneliese Michel, a German girl known for her tragic story and exorcism case, Anneliese Rothenberger, a renowned German opera singer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anneliese"

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 "Anneliese"

"Anneliese" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 6781st of 9107 19
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 5006th of 9204 55
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3906th of 12526 185
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2858th of 19264 405
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2301st of 27321 816
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1371st of 35406 2,485
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1485th of 30306 1,790

Regional Popularity of "Anneliese" 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 "Anneliese" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 95.76%
1490th/1556
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 100.00%
2430th/2430
- -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - 57.05%
2307th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
61.49%
2266th/3685
49.72%
2225th/4475
80.90%
4202nd/5194
33.91%
2142nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
27.94%
1280th/4582
24.73%
1277th/5164
22.55%
1649th/7313
18.21%
1359th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
35.54%
1416th/3984
29.64%
1330th/4487
24.54%
1674th/6822
25.18%
1580th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Anneliese"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Anneliese" 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.