Total births
341
Girls' name · since 2009
Anzal
Since 2009, U.S. Social Security records show 341 babies named Anzal, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5002
- among girls today
- 341
- born since 2009
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Anzal is the #5002 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 341 recorded since 2009.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Anzal has been recorded 341 times among girls since 2009, currently ranked #5002 nationally and more common than 72% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2025.
- #5002 among girls today
- 341 born since 2009
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Anzal is currently the #5002 girls' name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 341 born since 2009, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5002
- among girls today
- 341
- born since 2009
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Anzal vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5002
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Anzal was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
32 babies were named Anzal in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Anzal compares
341 48th percentile among 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
Anzal's all-time total is 11% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Anzal | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 341 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 48 | 19,840 |
Anzal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Anzal's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2011, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Anzal at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#5,002
Active since
2009
Anzal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Anzal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Anzal's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Anzal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
- 2010s
2010s
166 births
- 2020s
2020s
165 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 166 births (49% of all-time use).
Anzal by state
Where Anzal concentrates geographically, total births since 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anzal? ▼
Since 2009, Social Security records show 341 babies named Anzal. Today it holds rank #5002 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 32 births.
When was Anzal most popular? ▼
Anzal was most popular in the 2010s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Anzal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anzal are Minnesota (148 births), Ohio (20 births).
How long has the name Anzal been used? ▼
Anzal has been recorded in Social Security data since 2009, spanning 17 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Anzal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anzley, Anzlee, Anzleigh, Anza, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Anzal's data
- Anzal's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (166 total births) through the 2020s (165) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Anzals (148 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Anzal
Nearby Names Like Anzal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anzal
Anzley Girl
#14390 154 births
Anzlee Girl
127 births
Anzleigh Girl
103 births
Anza Girl
#14158 28 births
Anzish Girl
#13403 15 births
Compare Anzal side by side: Anzal vs Anzley Anzal vs Anzlee Anzal vs Anzleigh
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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, 2009–2025 (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. "Anzal: #5002 Girls' Name - 341 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anzal. 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 Anzal 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.