What does Anastasia mean?
Anastasia means “resurrection” in Greek.
What does Evangeline mean?
Evangeline means “bearer of good news” in Greek.
Anastasia vs Evangeline
Which is more popular?
Evangeline is more popular than Anastasia today: about 1,998 US babies were given the name Evangeline in 2025, compared with 1,832 named Anastasia.
| Anastasia | Evangeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Resurrection | Bearer of good news |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | an-uh-STAY-zhuh | ee-VAN-juh-leen |
| Syllables | 4 | 4 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1881 |
| Peak year | 2018 (1,905) | 2025 (1,998) |
| In 2025 | 1,832 | 1,998 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Anastasia
Evangeline
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Anastasia | Evangeline |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10,592 | 8,812 |
| 2010s | 14,118 | 11,610 |
| 2000s | 10,859 | 3,323 |
| 1990s | 8,495 | 716 |
| 1980s | 4,831 | 562 |
| 1970s | 2,397 | 821 |
| 1960s | 1,519 | 1,182 |
| 1950s | 586 | 1,411 |
| 1940s | 392 | 1,404 |
| 1930s | 465 | 1,973 |
| 1920s | 1,023 | 2,444 |
| 1910s | 1,035 | 1,552 |
| 1900s | 350 | 553 |
| 1890s | 314 | 300 |
| 1880s | 164 | 108 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anastasia or Evangeline more popular?
Evangeline is more popular than Anastasia today: about 1,998 US babies were given the name Evangeline in 2025, compared with 1,832 named Anastasia.
What is the difference between Anastasia and Evangeline?
Anastasia means Resurrection (Greek origin), while Evangeline means Bearer of good news (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Anastasia or Evangeline?
In US records, Anastasia first appears in 1880 and Evangeline in 1881, so Anastasia has the longer recorded history.