Everything about the name ANISE

Meaning, origin, history

Anise is a unique and beautiful name of Greek origin that means "gillyflower" or "hibiscus". It was popularized by the French writer Marcel Proust who used it in his famous novel "In Search of Lost Time". The name Anise is also associated with the spice aniseed, which gives it a sweet and aromatic quality. Throughout history, this name has been used for both males and females, but it is more commonly associated with women today. Despite its rarity, Anise is a timeless name that evokes images of beauty, grace, and elegance.

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Popularity of the name ANISE since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Anise has been given to a total of 1,228 babies born in the United States over the years, according to available statistics.

From 1893 onwards, there have been fluctuations in the number of babies named Anise each year. The highest peak was reached in 2020 with 13 births, followed by a drop to 7 births in 2021 and then an increase again to 8 births in 2023.

The years with the most births for this name were between 1946 and 2020. During these years, there was an average of about 15 births per year. However, it is worth noting that there have been years with fewer than five births, such as in 1893, 1939, and 2014.

The decade with the highest number of births for the name Anise was the 1950s, with a total of 76 babies named Anise born during this period. The 1990s also saw a significant increase in popularity for this name, with 73 births recorded over these ten years.

Overall, while the name Anise has not been among the most popular choices for parents in the United States, it has maintained a steady presence throughout history, with a total of 1,228 babies given this unique and distinctive name.

Variations of the Name ANISE

ANNISE 230
ANISSE 10