How Many People Are Named Anneke?

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

Anneke
Very Rare
Dutch

Anneke is a very rare female name, with only 971 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 339,935 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with over half of its bearers under 30.

~971
Living in US
1 in 339,935
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Dutch
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

50,046
Worldwide Bearers
#18,475
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
36,717
🇿🇦 South Africa
3,786
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,857
🇧🇪 Belgium
1,815
🇩🇪 Germany
1,423
🇺🇸 United States
1,039
🇦🇺 Australia
522
🇸🇷 Suriname
411
🇬🇧 England
362
🇨🇦 Canada
296

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
971 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
550
Would be under 30 (55%)
428
Would be 30–60 (43%)
15
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 993 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: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
99

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

📜 Anneke Through the Generations

Anneke peaked in popularity in 1999 with 33 births, but has since seen a decline. Today, most people named Anneke are around 29 years old, with 55% under 30 and 428 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution highlights its status as a newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 110
Michigan 11
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Anneke

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anneke's Dutch roots

📄 About the Name Anneke

How Many People Have the Name Anneke?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 971 people in the United States currently share the name Anneke. That works out to roughly 1 in every 339,935 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anneke a Common or Rare Name?

Anneke 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Anneke Most Popular?

The name Anneke reached peak popularity in 1999, with 33 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 Anneke?

Approximately 971 people named Anneke live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 993. That works out to roughly 1 in 339,935 Americans.

Is Anneke a rare name?

Anneke is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 339,935 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anneke mean?

The meaning and origin of Anneke are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Anneke more male or female?

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

When was Anneke most popular?

Anneke peaked in 1999 with 33 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 US971
All-Time Births993
1 in X1 in 339,935
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1999
World Rank#18,475
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.