Total births
1,551
Boys' name · since 1991
Anirudh
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 1,551 babies named Anirudh, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4794
- among boys today
- 1,551
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Anirudh is the #4794 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,551 recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Anirudh recorded 1,551 times among boys since 1991, holding rank #4794 nationally today, ahead of 66% 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 1991 to 2025.
- #4794 among boys today
- 1,551 born since 1991
- 2000s peak decade
- 66% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Anirudh is currently the #4794 boys' name in America, more common than 66% of boys - 1,551 born since 1991, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4794
- among boys today
- 1,551
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Anirudh vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4794
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 66% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Anirudh was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
80 babies were named Anirudh in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Anirudh compares
1,551 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
Anirudh's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Anirudh | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,551 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 80 | 23 | 22,252 |
Anirudh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Anirudh's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 80, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Anirudh at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#4,794
Active since
1991
Anirudh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 80
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Anirudh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Anirudh's strongest decade.
657 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Anirudh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 154
1990s
154 births
- 2000s
2000s
657 births
- 2010s
2010s
566 births
- 2020s 174
2020s
174 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 657 births (42% of all-time use).
How Anirudh 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 Anirudh's total volume
Anirudh vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Anirudh by state
Where Anirudh concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 339 | 21.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 121 | 7.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 102 | 6.6% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 39 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 29 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Washington | | 21 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 19 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 10 | 0.6% |
California share of Anirudh's total US births 21.9%
Even split
339 of 1,551 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Anirudh appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anirudh? ▼
Anirudh has been given to 1,551 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4794 as of the latest data. 80 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Anirudh most popular? ▼
Anirudh was most popular in the 2000s decade with 657 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Anirudh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anirudh are California (339 births), New Jersey (121 births), Texas (102 births).
How long has the name Anirudh been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Anirudh since 1991 -- 35 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Anirudh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anibal, Anish, Anil, Anita, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Anirudh's data
- Anirudh's decade-level peak was the 2000s (657 total births); usage has since declined to 174 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Anirudhs (339 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 Anirudh
Nearby Names Like Anirudh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anirudh
Anibal Boy
#3405 3,928 births
Anish Boy
#4352 3,109 births
Anil Boy
#10067 1,160 births
Anita Boy
684 births
Aniello Boy
#9947 587 births
Compare Anirudh side by side: Anirudh vs Anibal Anirudh vs Anish Anirudh vs Anil
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Anirudh
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, 1991–2025 (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. "Anirudh: #4794 Boys' Name - 1,551 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anirudh. 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 Anirudh 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.