Total births
637
Girls' name · since 2000
Anoushka
Anoushka has 637 recorded births since 2000 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12775
- among girls today
- 637
- born since 2000
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Anoushka is the #12775 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 637 recorded since 2000.
Social Security Administration records show Anoushka recorded 637 times among girls since 2000, holding rank #12775 nationally today, ahead of 28% of girls, 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 2000 to 2024.
- #12775 among girls today
- 637 born since 2000
- 2000s peak decade
- 28% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Anoushka is currently the #12775 girls' name in America, more common than 28% of girls - 637 born since 2000, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12775
- among girls today
- 637
- born since 2000
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other girls
Anoushka vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12775
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 28% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Anoushka was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
58 babies were named Anoushka in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Anoushka compares
637 Top 40% higher than 60% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Anoushka's all-time total is 67% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Anoushka | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 637 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 48 | 19,840 |
Anoushka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Anoushka's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 29% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 71%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2022, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 58, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Anoushka at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#12,775
Active since
2000
Anoushka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2024
- Peak year (2009)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Anoushka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Anoushka's strongest decade.
375 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Anoushka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
375 births
- 2010s
2010s
224 births
- 2020s 38
2020s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 375 births (59% of all-time use).
How Anoushka compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Anoushka's total volume
Anoushka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Anoushka by state
Where Anoushka concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 154 | 24.2% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 43 | 6.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Anoushka's total US births 24.2%
Even split
154 of 637 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anoushka? ▼
Anoushka has been given to 637 babies in the U.S. since 2000, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #12775 as of the latest data. 58 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Anoushka most popular? ▼
Anoushka was most popular in the 2000s decade with 375 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Anoushka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anoushka are California (154 births), New Jersey (43 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Anoushka been used? ▼
Anoushka has been recorded in Social Security data since 2000, spanning 25 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Anoushka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anora, Anona, Anouk, Anorah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Anoushka's data
- Anoushka's decade-level peak was the 2000s (375 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Anoushkas (154 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 Anoushka
Nearby Names Like Anoushka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anoushka
Anora Girl
#2364 1,204 births
Anona Girl
508 births
Anouk Girl
#13797 382 births
Anorah Girl
#6881 258 births
Anola Girl
#11197 256 births
Compare Anoushka side by side: Anoushka vs Anora Anoushka vs Anona Anoushka vs Anouk
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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, 2000–2024 (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. "Anoushka: #12775 Girls' Name - 637 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anoushka. 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 Anoushka 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.