Total births
937
Boys' name · since 1969
Anuj
937 babies named Anuj in U.S. Social Security records since 1969, with the highest year being 2006. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 937
- total births
- 1969–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
937 boys have been named Anuj since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Anuj recorded 937 times among boys since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1969 to 2022.
- 937 total births
- 1969–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
937 boys have been named Anuj since 1969, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 937
- total births
- 1969–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Anuj was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
46 babies were named Anuj in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Anuj's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Anuj's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Anuj at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Anuj popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2022
- Peak year (2006)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Anuj by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Anuj's strongest decade.
311 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Anuj births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 72
1970s
72 births
- 1980s
1980s
169 births
- 1990s
1990s
195 births
- 2000s
2000s
311 births
- 2010s
2010s
166 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 311 births (33% of all-time use).
How Anuj 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 Anuj's total volume
Anuj vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Anuj by state
Where Anuj concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 57 | 6.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 34 | 3.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.1% |
California share of Anuj's total US births 6.1%
Even split
57 of 937 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anuj? ▼
Anuj has been given to 937 babies in the U.S. since 1969, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 46 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Anuj most popular? ▼
Anuj was most popular in the 2000s decade with 311 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Anuj most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anuj are California (57 births), New Jersey (34 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Anuj been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Anuj since 1969 -- 54 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Anuj? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anuel, Anuar, Anubis, Anurag, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Anuj's data
- Anuj's decade-level peak was the 2000s (311 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Anujs (57 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 Anuj
Nearby Names Like Anuj
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anuj
Anuel Boy
#7202 334 births
Anuar Boy
#6007 329 births
Anubis Boy
#5011 288 births
Anurag Boy
244 births
Anup Boy
203 births
Compare Anuj side by side: Anuj vs Anuel Anuj vs Anuar Anuj vs Anubis
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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, 1969–2022 (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. "Anuj: Baby Name Since 1969 - 937 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anuj. 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 Anuj 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.