Anand
Borrowed from Sanskrit आनन्द (ānanda, “joy, delight, pleasure”).
Every Anand since 1966 — 1,932 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anand
Anand is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,872 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 1,932 American babies have been named Anand. Its peak came in 1980, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anand stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anand year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #7,923 | 15 | #5,872 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,336 | 26 | #4,083 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,267 | 25 | #4,228 |
| 2022 | — | — | 28 | #3,883 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,371 |
| 2020 | — | — | 19 | #4,866 |
| 2019 | — | — | 28 | #3,801 |
| 2018 | — | — | 31 | #3,535 |
| 2017 | — | — | 30 | #3,590 |
| 2016 | — | — | 33 | #3,366 |
| 2015 | — | — | 31 | #3,516 |
| 2014 | — | — | 33 | #3,304 |
| 2013 | — | — | 27 | #3,759 |
| 2012 | — | — | 23 | #4,255 |
| 2011 | — | — | 28 | #3,698 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,688 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,728 |
| 2008 | — | — | 41 | #2,881 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42 | #2,815 |
| 2006 | — | — | 39 | #2,883 |
| 2005 | — | — | 42 | #2,617 |
| 2004 | — | — | 42 | #2,572 |
| 2003 | — | — | 45 | #2,352 |
| 2002 | — | — | 39 | #2,505 |
| 2001 | — | — | 45 | #2,249 |
| 2000 | — | — | 40 | #2,380 |
| 1995 | — | — | 30 | #2,507 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,491 |
| 1985 | — | — | 39 | #1,614 |
| 1980 | — | — | 56 | #1,228 |
| 1975 | — | — | 39 | #1,408 |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #2,897 |
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Famous people named Anand
- Anand Panyarachun Politician · b. 1932
- Anand Satyanand Politician · b. 1944
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anand mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit आनन्द (ānanda, “joy, delight, pleasure”).
How popular is the name Anand in 2025?
Anand ranked #5,872 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anand?
1,932 babies have been named Anand in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anand most popular?
Anand peaked in 1980, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Anand a boy or girl name?
Anand is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anand rising or falling?
Anand is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anand?
Well-known people named Anand include Anand Panyarachun (politician), Anand Satyanand (politician).