Total births
1,902
Boys' name · since 1966
Anand
Anand has 1,902 recorded births since 1966 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1980 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4110
- among boys today
- 1,902
- born since 1966
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Anand currently ranks #4110 among boys' names in America, with 1,902 babies recorded since 1966.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Anand has been recorded 1,902 times among boys since 1966, currently ranked #4110 nationally and more common than 71% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2025.
- #4110 among boys today
- 1,902 born since 1966
- 1980s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Anand is currently the #4110 boys' name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 1,902 born since 1966, peaking in the 1980s.
- #4110
- among boys today
- 1,902
- born since 1966
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Anand vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4110
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Anand was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
56 babies were named Anand in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
How Anand compares
1,902 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Anand's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Anand | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,902 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 56 | 23 | 22,252 |
Anand's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Anand splits its recorded history at 1996: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1966 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 56 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Anand at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1980
Current rank
#4,110
Active since
1966
Anand popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (1980)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Anand popularity over time - girls
30 total births recorded since 2023 (Anand as girls' name)
Anand by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Anand's strongest decade.
430 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Anand births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 34
1960s
34 births
- 1970s
1970s
292 births
- 1980s
1980s
430 births
- 1990s
1990s
323 births
- 2000s
2000s
403 births
- 2010s
2010s
284 births
- 2020s 136
2020s
136 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 430 births (23% of all-time use).
How Anand compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Anand's total volume
Anand vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Anand by state
Where Anand concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 270 | 14.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 188 | 9.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 82 | 4.3% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 58 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Texas | | 18 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Anand's total US births 14.2%
Even split
270 of 1,902 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anand? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 1,902 babies named Anand. Today it holds rank #4110 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 56 births.
When was Anand most popular? ▼
Anand was most popular in the 1980s decade with 430 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Anand most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anand are California (270 births), New York (188 births), Illinois (82 births).
How long has the name Anand been used? ▼
Anand has been recorded in Social Security data since 1966, spanning 60 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Anand? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anakin, Anas, Anastacio, Anay, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Anand's data
- Anand's decade-level peak was the 1980s (430 total births); usage has since declined to 136 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Anands (270 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 Anand
Nearby Names Like Anand
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anand
Anakin Boy
#592 5,842 births
Anas Boy
#1385 2,906 births
Anastacio Boy
#5907 2,316 births
Anay Boy
#2827 1,287 births
Anastasios Boy
#12531 1,029 births
Compare Anand side by side: Anand vs Anakin Anand vs Anas Anand vs Anastacio
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Anand
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1966–2025 (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. "Anand: #4110 Boys' Name - 1,902 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anand. 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 Anand 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 June 2026.