Total births
283
Boys' name · since 1961
Anival
283 babies named Anival in U.S. Social Security records since 1961, with the highest year being 1990. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 283
- total births
- 1961–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Anival sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 283 recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Anival has been recorded 283 times among boys since 1961, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2023.
- 283 total births
- 1961–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
283 boys have been named Anival since 1961, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 283
- total births
- 1961–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Anival was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
13 babies were named Anival in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Anival's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Anival's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1961, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Anival at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Anival popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2023
- Peak year (1990)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Anival by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Anival's strongest decade.
94 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Anival births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s
1980s
75 births
- 1990s
1990s
94 births
- 2000s
2000s
72 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 94 births (33% of all-time use).
Anival by state
Where Anival concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 55 | 19.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 15 | 5.3% |
California share of Anival's total US births 19.4%
Even split
55 of 283 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anival? ▼
Since 1961, Social Security records show 283 babies named Anival. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 13 births.
When was Anival most popular? ▼
Anival was most popular in the 1990s decade with 94 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Anival most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anival are California (55 births), Texas (15 births).
How long has the name Anival been used? ▼
Records for Anival go back to 1961, giving 63 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Anival? ▼
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 Anival's data
- Anival's decade-level peak was the 1990s (94 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Anivals (55 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 Anival
Nearby Names Like Anival
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anival
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
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Compare Anival side by side: Anival vs Anibal Anival vs Anish Anival 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, 1961–2023 (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. "Anival: Baby Name Since 1961 - 283 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anival. 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 Anival 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.