How Many People Are Named Anica?

Complete statistics for the name Anica: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Anica
Very Rare
Croatian

Anica means 'graceful' in Croatian, making it a rare gem among female names. Only 1 in 306,797 Americans are named Anica, with around 1,076 people bearing this name today. The majority, 56%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern choice.

~160
Living in US
1 in 2,071,558
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Graceful
🌐
Origin
Croatian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Gracious Elegant Compassionate
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

53,189
Worldwide Bearers
#17,555
Global Rank
🇭🇷 Croatia
16,057
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
10,521
🇷🇸 Serbia
8,734
🇸🇮 Slovenia
7,666
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
1,576
🇷🇴 Romania
1,433
🇩🇪 Germany
1,207
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,008
🇺🇸 United States
976
🇮🇳 India
579

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,076 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
613
Would be under 30 (56%)
484
Would be 30–60 (44%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,097 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Anica Through the Generations

Anica peaked in popularity in 2001 with 39 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 1,076 people named Anica in the United States, with an average age of 29. The age distribution reveals a youthful skew, with 613 individuals under 30 and 484 between 30 and 60, indicating that Anica is predominantly a name of younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 123
Texas 29
Michigan 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Anica

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anica's Croatian roots

📄 About the Name Anica

How Many People Have the Name Anica?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 160 people in the United States currently share the name Anica. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,071,558 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anica a Common or Rare Name?

Anica is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Anica Mean?

Anica means "graceful" and comes from Croatian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anica in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Anica Most Popular?

The name Anica reached peak popularity in 2001, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Anica?

Approximately 160 people named Anica live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 160. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,071,558 Americans.

Is Anica a rare name?

Anica is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,071,558 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anica mean?

Anica means "graceful" and comes from Croatian origins.

Is Anica more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Anica are male and 100% are female.

When was Anica most popular?

Anica peaked in 2001 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US160
All-Time Births160
1 in X1 in 2,071,558
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year2001
World Rank#17,555
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.