Total births
244
Boys' name · since 1972
Anurag
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 244 babies named Anurag, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 244
- total births
- 1972–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Anurag sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 244 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Anurag recorded 244 times among boys since 1972, 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 1972 to 2017.
- 244 total births
- 1972–2017 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
244 boys have been named Anurag since 1972, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2017.
- 244
- total births
- 1972–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Anurag was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
19 babies were named Anurag in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Anurag's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Anurag splits its recorded history at 2003: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Anurag at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Anurag popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2017
- Peak year (2006)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Anurag by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Anurag's strongest decade.
137 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Anurag births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
- 2000s
2000s
137 births
- 2010s 45
2010s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 137 births (56% of all-time use).
Anurag by state
Where Anurag concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 4.9% |
California share of Anurag's total US births 4.9%
12 of 244 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anurag? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 244 babies named Anurag. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 19 births.
When was Anurag most popular? ▼
Anurag was most popular in the 2000s decade with 137 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Anurag most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anurag are California (12 births).
How long has the name Anurag been used? ▼
Records for Anurag go back to 1972, giving 46 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Anurag? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anuj, Anuel, Anuar, Anubis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Anurag's data
- Anurag's decade-level peak was the 2000s (137 total births); usage has since declined to 45 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Anurags (12 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 Anurag
Nearby Names Like Anurag
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anurag
Anuj Boy
937 births
Anuel Boy
#7202 334 births
Anuar Boy
#6007 329 births
Anubis Boy
#5011 288 births
Anup Boy
203 births
Compare Anurag side by side: Anurag vs Anuj Anurag vs Anuel Anurag vs Anuar
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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, 1972–2017 (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. "Anurag: Baby Name Since 1972 - 244 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anurag. 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 Anurag 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.