Total births
415
Boys' name · since 1985
Anik
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 415 babies named Anik, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4492
- among boys today
- 415
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
415 babies have been named Anik since 1985, making it today's #4492 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Anik has been recorded 415 times among boys since 1985, currently ranked #4492 nationally and more common than 69% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #4492 among boys today
- 415 born since 1985
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Anik is currently the #4492 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 415 born since 1985, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4492
- among boys today
- 415
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Anik vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4492
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Anik was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
28 babies were named Anik in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Anik compares
415 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
Anik's all-time total is 13% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Anik | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 415 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Anik's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Anik's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Anik at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#4,492
Active since
1985
Anik popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Anik popularity over time - girls
17 total births recorded since 1985 (Anik as girls' name)
Anik by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Anik's strongest decade.
203 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Anik births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s
2000s
94 births
- 2010s
2010s
203 births
- 2020s
2020s
95 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 203 births (49% of all-time use).
Anik by state
Where Anik concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 3.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Anik's total US births 3.9%
Even split
16 of 415 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anik? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 415 babies named Anik. Today it holds rank #4492 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 28 births.
When was Anik most popular? ▼
Anik was most popular in the 2010s decade with 203 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Anik most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anik are California (16 births), New York (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Anik been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Anik since 1985 -- 41 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Anik? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anibal, Anish, Anirudh, Anil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Anik's data
- Anik's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (203 total births) through the 2020s (95) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Aniks (16 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 Anik
Nearby Names Like Anik
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anik
Anibal Boy
#3405 3,928 births
Anish Boy
#4352 3,109 births
Anirudh Boy
#4794 1,551 births
Anil Boy
#10067 1,160 births
Anita Boy
684 births
Compare Anik side by side: Anik vs Anibal Anik vs Anish Anik vs Anirudh
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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, 1985–2025 (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. "Anik: #4492 Boys' Name - 415 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anik. 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 Anik 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.