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