How Many People Are Named Anise?

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

Anise
Very Rare
Greek

Anise means 'licorice' and has origins in Greek, making it a sweetly unique choice. Only 937 people in the US today carry this name, which is just 1 in 352,141 Americans, truly setting it apart. The oldest generation holds the majority, with 482 over 60 years old.

~937
Living in US
1 in 352,141
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Licorice
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Sweet Distinctive Unique
3
Life Path Number

People named Anise typically have a life path number 3, symbolizing creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,638
Worldwide Bearers
#67,569
Global Rank
🇭🇹 Haiti
5,685
🇺🇸 United States
1,101
🇨🇩 DR Congo
500
🇹🇷 Turkey
240
🇨🇦 Canada
199
🇫🇷 France
189
🇧🇷 Brazil
108
🇮🇩 Indonesia
81
🇮🇳 India
73
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
55

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
937 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 52
404
Would be under 30 (33%)
347
Would be 30–60 (28%)
482
Would be over 60 (39%)

All 1,233 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: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
65
International
95

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

📜 Anise Through the Generations

Anise has seen its peak popularity in 1992 when 23 babies were given this name. Since then, it's been on a steady decline, but it still manages to capture attention with its distinctive sound. Today, there are 404 under-30s, 347 aged 30-60, and 482 over 60, showing a fairly even distribution across different age groups. This suggests that while Anise isn't a new trend, it's also not a forgotten classic, sitting comfortably somewhere in between.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 34
Michigan 7
Louisiana 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Anise

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anise's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Anise

How Many People Have the Name Anise?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 937 people in the United States currently share the name Anise. That works out to roughly 1 in every 352,141 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anise a Common or Rare Name?

Anise 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 Anise Mean?

Anise means "licorice" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Anise Most Popular?

The name Anise reached peak popularity in 1992, with 23 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 Anise?

Approximately 937 people named Anise live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,233. That works out to roughly 1 in 352,141 Americans.

Is Anise a rare name?

Anise is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 352,141 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anise mean?

Anise means "licorice" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Anise more male or female?

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

When was Anise most popular?

Anise peaked in 1992 with 23 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 US937
All-Time Births1,233
1 in X1 in 352,141
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1992
World Rank#67,569
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.