Total births
668
Boys' name · since 1974
Ankur
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 668 babies named Ankur, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 668
- total births
- 1974–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Ankur sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 668 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Ankur recorded 668 times among boys since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2016.
- 668 total births
- 1974–2016 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
668 boys have been named Ankur since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2016.
- 668
- total births
- 1974–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Ankur was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
40 babies were named Ankur in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Ankur's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ankur's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ankur at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Ankur popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2016
- Peak year (1981)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Ankur by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ankur's strongest decade.
289 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Ankur births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 98
1970s
98 births
- 1980s
1980s
289 births
- 1990s
1990s
193 births
- 2000s 77
2000s
77 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 289 births (43% of all-time use).
How Ankur 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 Ankur's total volume
Ankur vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ankur by state
Where Ankur concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 59 | 8.8% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 39 | 5.8% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 36 | 5.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 17 | 2.5% |
California share of Ankur's total US births 8.8%
Even split
59 of 668 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ankur? ▼
668 babies have been named Ankur since 1974. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1981 with 40 births.
When was Ankur most popular? ▼
Ankur was most popular in the 1980s decade with 289 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Ankur most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ankur are California (59 births), Illinois (39 births), New Jersey (36 births).
How long has the name Ankur been used? ▼
Ankur has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 43 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Ankur? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ankit, Ankush, Ankith, Anker, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ankur's data
- Ankur's decade-level peak was the 1980s (289 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ankurs (59 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 Ankur
Nearby Names Like Ankur
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ankur
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Ankush Boy
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Ankith Boy
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Anker Boy
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Ankoma Boy
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Compare Ankur side by side: Ankur vs Ankit Ankur vs Ankush Ankur vs Ankith
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1974–2016 (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. "Ankur: Baby Name Since 1974 - 668 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ankur. 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 Ankur 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 July 2026.