Total births
920
Boys' name · since 1975
Aneesh
Aneesh has 920 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12706
- among boys today
- 920
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Aneesh currently ranks #12706 among boys' names in America, with 920 babies recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Aneesh recorded 920 times among boys since 1975, holding rank #12706 nationally today, ahead of 11% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2025.
- #12706 among boys today
- 920 born since 1975
- 2000s peak decade
- 11% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aneesh is currently the #12706 boys' name in America, more common than 11% of boys - 920 born since 1975, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12706
- among boys today
- 920
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Aneesh vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12706
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 11% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Aneesh was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
65 babies were named Aneesh in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Aneesh compares
920 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
Aneesh's all-time total is 151% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aneesh | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 920 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 65 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aneesh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aneesh's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 65, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aneesh at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#12,706
Active since
1975
Aneesh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Aneesh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Aneesh's strongest decade.
431 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Aneesh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 27
1980s
27 births
- 1990s 120
1990s
120 births
- 2000s
2000s
431 births
- 2010s
2010s
300 births
- 2020s 37
2020s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 431 births (47% of all-time use).
How Aneesh 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 Aneesh's total volume
Aneesh vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aneesh by state
Where Aneesh concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 141 | 15.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 38 | 4.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 30 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 15 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Aneesh's total US births 15.3%
Even split
141 of 920 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aneesh? ▼
920 babies have been named Aneesh since 1975. It currently ranks #12706 among boys. The peak year was 2005 with 65 births.
When was Aneesh most popular? ▼
Aneesh was most popular in the 2000s decade with 431 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Aneesh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aneesh are California (141 births), Texas (38 births), New Jersey (30 births).
How long has the name Aneesh been used? ▼
Records for Aneesh go back to 1975, giving 51 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aneesh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anel, Anes, Aneudy, Anees, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aneesh's data
- Aneesh's decade-level peak was the 2000s (431 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Aneeshs (141 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 Aneesh
Nearby Names Like Aneesh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aneesh
Anel Boy
264 births
Anes Boy
120 births
Aneudy Boy
114 births
Anees Boy
#8559 83 births
Aneil Boy
35 births
Compare Aneesh side by side: Aneesh vs Anel Aneesh vs Anes Aneesh vs Aneudy
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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, 1975–2025 (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. "Aneesh: #12706 Boys' Name - 920 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aneesh. 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 Aneesh 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.