Total births
329
Boys' name · since 1981
Anuar
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 329 babies named Anuar, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6007
- among boys today
- 329
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Anuar currently ranks #6007 among boys' names in America, with 329 babies recorded since 1981.
Anuar has 329 recorded births among boys since 1981, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6007 as of the latest data, more common than 58% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #6007 among boys today
- 329 born since 1981
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Anuar is currently the #6007 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 329 born since 1981, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6007
- among boys today
- 329
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Anuar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6007
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Anuar was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
19 babies were named Anuar in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Anuar compares
329 48th percentile among 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
Anuar's all-time total is 10% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Anuar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 329 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 19 | 23 | 22,252 |
Anuar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Anuar splits its recorded history at 2010: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Anuar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#6,007
Active since
1981
Anuar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Anuar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Anuar's strongest decade.
108 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Anuar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 37
1990s
37 births
- 2000s
2000s
108 births
- 2010s
2010s
105 births
- 2020s
2020s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 108 births (33% of all-time use).
Anuar by state
Where Anuar concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 19 | 5.8% |
California share of Anuar's total US births 7.9%
Even split
26 of 329 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anuar? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 329 babies named Anuar. Today it holds rank #6007 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 19 births.
When was Anuar most popular? ▼
Anuar was most popular in the 2000s decade with 108 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Anuar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anuar are California (26 births), Texas (19 births).
How long has the name Anuar been used? ▼
Anuar has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 45 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Anuar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anuj, Anuel, Anubis, Anurag, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Anuar's data
- Anuar's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (108 total births) through the 2020s (69) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Anuars (26 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 Anuar
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anuar
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Anuel Boy
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Anubis Boy
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Anurag Boy
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Anup Boy
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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, 1981–2025 (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. "Anuar: #6007 Boys' Name - 329 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anuar. 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 Anuar 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.