Total births
288
Boys' name · since 2002
Anubis
Since 2002, U.S. Social Security records show 288 babies named Anubis, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5011
- among boys today
- 288
- born since 2002
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Anubis is the #5011 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 288 recorded since 2002.
Social Security Administration records show Anubis recorded 288 times among boys since 2002, holding rank #5011 nationally today, ahead of 65% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #5011 among boys today
- 288 born since 2002
- 2020s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Anubis is currently the #5011 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 288 born since 2002, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5011
- among boys today
- 288
- born since 2002
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Anubis vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5011
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Anubis was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
41 babies were named Anubis in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Anubis compares
288 45th 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
Anubis's all-time total is 22% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Anubis | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 288 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Anubis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Anubis's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Anubis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#5,011
Active since
2002
Anubis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Anubis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Anubis's strongest decade.
165 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Anubis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 45
2000s
45 births
- 2010s
2010s
78 births
- 2020s
2020s
165 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 165 births (57% of all-time use).
Anubis by state
Where Anubis concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 13 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 7 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Anubis's total US births 4.5%
Even split
13 of 288 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anubis? ▼
288 babies have been named Anubis since 2002. It currently ranks #5011 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 41 births.
When was Anubis most popular? ▼
Anubis was most popular in the 2020s decade with 165 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Anubis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anubis are California (13 births), Pennsylvania (7 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Anubis been used? ▼
Records for Anubis go back to 2002, giving 24 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Anubis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anuj, Anuel, Anuar, Anurag, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Anubis's data
- California records the most Anubiss (13 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 Anubis
Nearby Names Like Anubis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anubis
Anuj Boy
937 births
Anuel Boy
#7202 334 births
Anuar Boy
#6007 329 births
Anurag Boy
244 births
Anup Boy
203 births
Compare Anubis side by side: Anubis vs Anuj Anubis vs Anuel Anubis vs Anuar
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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, 2002–2025 (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. "Anubis: #5011 Boys' Name - 288 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anubis. 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 Anubis 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.