Ananias
Every Ananias since 1883 — 961 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ananias
Ananias is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,452 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 961 American babies have been named Ananias. Its peak came in 2025, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ananias stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ananias year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #2,452 |
| 2024 | 48 | #2,718 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,008 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,344 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3,245 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,930 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2,944 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3,450 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,713 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,167 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,885 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,546 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,174 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,265 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,273 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,179 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,109 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,783 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,221 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,538 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,339 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,001 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,270 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,108 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,561 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,306 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,439 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,814 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,294 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,211 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,337 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,146 |
| 1935 | 7 | #2,964 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,615 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #3,842 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,319 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,051 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ananias
- Ananias of Damascus Religious figure · 100–100
- Ananias Eloi Castro Monteiro Soccer player · 1989–2016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ananias in 2025?
Ananias ranked #2,452 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ananias?
961 babies have been named Ananias in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ananias most popular?
Ananias peaked in 2025, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Ananias a boy or girl name?
Ananias is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ananias rising or falling?
Ananias is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ananias?
Well-known people named Ananias include Ananias of Damascus (religious figure), Ananias Eloi Castro Monteiro (soccer player).