Analee
A feminine name derived from French meaning "grace" or "favor".
Name Census estimates that about 2,037 living Americans carry the first name Analee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Analee today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Analee births was 2011 (116 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Analee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
2.0K
~ 1 in 168,264 Americans
Peak year
2011
116 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,920
Tracked since 1919
Census
Analee in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,759 people with the first name Analee, which placed it at #8,280 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#8,280
National first-name rank
People counted
1.8K
1,759 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.6
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
57.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Analee
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Analee is Hispanic at 57.7%. The next largest groups are White (31.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Analee described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Analee at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino57.7% · 1,015
- White31.5% · 554
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.6% · 98
- Two or more races2.3% · 41
- Black or African American2.2% · 39
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 12
Popularity
Analee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Analee from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 912 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Analee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Analee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Analees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Analee, while Washington, Kansas, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 82 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Analee
The name Analee has its origins in the Greek language, deriving from the combination of the words "ana" meaning "up" or "above," and "lee," which is a variation of the name Leah, meaning "weary" or "tired." This suggests that the name Analee may have been originally given to individuals who exhibited a resilient spirit or an ability to rise above challenges.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are references to a figure named Analea, who was a minor goddess associated with the winds and the changing seasons. While the connection to the name Analee is not definitive, it is possible that the name drew inspiration from this mythological character.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Analee can be traced back to the 18th century, particularly in parts of Europe and North America. One notable bearer of the name was Analee Brewster (1744-1827), an American poet and essayist who gained recognition for her works on the natural beauty of New England.
In the 19th century, Analee Davenport (1819-1892) was a prominent American educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls and was a vocal supporter of equal educational opportunities for women.
Another historical figure with the name Analee was Analee Rosario (1876-1948), a Venezuelan novelist and playwright. Her works often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class, earning her a reputation as a voice for the marginalized.
In the realm of visual arts, Analee Wilcox (1892-1965) was a renowned American painter known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits. Her works were widely exhibited and are held in collections of several major museums.
Analee Newitz (born 1969) is a contemporary American author and journalist who has written extensively on science, technology, and popular culture. She is the co-founder of the influential science fiction website io9 and has published several acclaimed novels and non-fiction works.
While the name Analee has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been borne by individuals across various fields, each leaving their mark on their respective domains. The name's origins and evolution reflect a rich tapestry of cultural influences, linguistic roots, and personal narratives.
People
Analee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Analee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Analee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Analee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,037 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Analee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 168,264 US residents.
Is Analee a common name?
We classify Analee as "Rare". It ranks above 93.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,155 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Analee most popular?
The single biggest year for Analee was 2011, when 116 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Analee is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Analee in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,759 people with the name Analee, or 0.58 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #8,280 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Analee in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Analee?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Analee appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,771 people counted with this name, 99.4% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Analee?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Analee is Hispanic at 57.7%. The next largest groups are White (31.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Analee most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Analee in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.7% (1,015 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Analee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Analee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Analee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Analee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Analee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Analee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Analee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.