Total births
999
Girls' name · since 1988
Anakaren
999 babies named Anakaren in U.S. Social Security records since 1988, with the highest year being 1989. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 999
- total births
- 1988–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Anakaren sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 999 recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Anakaren recorded 999 times among girls since 1988, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2016.
- 999 total births
- 1988–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
999 girls have been named Anakaren since 1988, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 999
- total births
- 1988–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Anakaren was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
74 babies were named Anakaren in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Anakaren's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Anakaren's full recorded timeline at 2002, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2016, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1989 peak of 74 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Anakaren at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Anakaren popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2016
- Peak year (1989)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Anakaren by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Anakaren's strongest decade.
481 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Anakaren births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 91
1980s
91 births
- 1990s
1990s
481 births
- 2000s
2000s
362 births
- 2010s 65
2010s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 481 births (48% of all-time use).
How Anakaren compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Anakaren's total volume
Anakaren vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Anakaren by state
Where Anakaren concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 358 | 35.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 290 | 29.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 18 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 8 | 0.8% |
| #5 | New York | | 6 | 0.6% |
California share of Anakaren's total US births 35.8%
Even split
358 of 999 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anakaren? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 999 babies named Anakaren. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 74 births.
When was Anakaren most popular? ▼
Anakaren was most popular in the 1990s decade with 481 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Anakaren most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anakaren are California (358 births), Texas (290 births), Illinois (18 births).
How long has the name Anakaren been used? ▼
Anakaren has been recorded in Social Security data since 1988, spanning 29 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Anakaren? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ana, Anastasia, Anahi, Anaya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Anakaren's data
- Anakaren's decade-level peak was the 1990s (481 total births); usage has since declined to 65 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Anakarens (358 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Anakaren
Nearby Names Like Anakaren
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anakaren
Ana Girl
#204 111,359 births
Anastasia Girl
#166 57,140 births
Anahi Girl
#467 19,359 births
Anaya Girl
#406 17,997 births
Anabel Girl
#3576 9,780 births
Compare Anakaren side by side: Anakaren vs Ana Anakaren vs Anastasia Anakaren vs Anahi
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Anakaren: Baby Name Since 1988 - 999 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anakaren. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Anakaren draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.