UK girl's name
Anastasia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "resurrection" or "reborn".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anastasia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anastasia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #180, with 269 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 369 births.
This profile covers 5,473 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 73% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 5,729 living people in the UK are called Anastasia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anastasia ranked #180 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 269 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 369 girls were registered as Anastasia.
- • Anastasia ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #295 in 2024.
- • About 5,729 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anastasia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#180
2024
Births in 2024
269
Latest year
Peak year
2021
369 births
Estimated living
5,729
2026
Meaning
What does Anastasia mean?
The given name Anastasia has its origins in the Greek language and culture, with roots dating back to the Byzantine era. The name is derived from the Greek word "anastasis," which means "resurrection" or "rising up." It was a popular name among Eastern Orthodox Christians, particularly in areas influenced by the Byzantine Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anastasia can be found in the Christian martyrology, where it refers to a young woman named Anastasia who lived in Sirmium (modern-day Serbia) during the 3rd or 4th century AD. According to legend, she was a noble Roman woman who suffered martyrdom for her Christian faith during the reign of Emperor Diocletian.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Anastasia. One of the most famous was Anastasia Romanova (1901-1918), the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia. Tragically, she and her family were executed by the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution.
Another famous Anastasia was Anastasia Nikolaevna (1860-1922), a grand duchess of Russia and the granddaughter of Tsar Nicholas I. She was known for her philanthropic work and founded the Xenia Institute, a nursing school in St. Petersburg.
In the realm of literature, Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova (1901-1980) was an American writer and the daughter of Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich of Russia. She wrote several memoirs about her life as a member of the Russian imperial family, including her escape from Russia during the revolution.
In the world of art, Anastasia Tsvetaeva (1894-1985) was a Russian writer and the sister of the famous poet Marina Tsvetaeva. She is best known for her memoirs, which provide valuable insights into the cultural life of pre-revolutionary Russia.
Lastly, Anastasia Tsilimpiou (1856-1941) was a Greek philanthropist and educator who founded several schools for girls in Greece and Asia Minor. She was a pioneer in promoting women's education and played a significant role in the Greek Enlightenment movement.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anastasia over time
The chart below shows babies named Anastasia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anastasia, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 269 births in 2024, compared with 369 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anastasia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anastasia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #162 | 1,566 | 5 |
| 2010s | #258 | 2,236 | 10 |
| 2000s | #347 | 1,158 | 10 |
| 1990s | #291 | 513 | 4 |
Geography
Where Anastasia is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Anastasia. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Anastasia ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #295 in 2024.
Across the UK
Anastasia in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#295 in 2024
32 years of NRS records, 225 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#337 in 2024
13 years of NISRA records, 60 total registered
Related
Names similar to Anastasia
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Anastasia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anastasia in the UK right now?
In 2024, Anastasia was ranked #180 for girls in England and Wales, with 269 births registered.
When was Anastasia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 369 babies registered as Anastasia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anastasia?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "resurrection" or "reborn".
How many people are called Anastasia in the UK?
A total of 5,473 babies have been registered as Anastasia across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 225 more in Scotland and 60 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Anastasia most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Anastasia ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #295 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.