Anel
Every Anel since 1971 — 2,141 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anel
Anel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,029 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 2,141 American babies have been named Anel — about 88% girls and 12% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1991, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Anel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anel 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 | 7 | #12,029 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,199 | — | — |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,524 | 5 | #12,369 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,114 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,229 | — | — |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,956 | — | — |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,439 | — | — |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,440 | — | — |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,483 | 5 | #12,380 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,444 | 5 | #12,310 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,653 | — | — |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,483 | — | — |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,485 | 8 | #8,842 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,514 | 6 | #10,871 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,450 | 7 | #9,666 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,245 | 9 | #8,181 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,879 | 9 | #8,339 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,187 | 12 | #6,784 |
| 2007 | 57 | #3,055 | 12 | #6,647 |
| 2006 | 43 | #3,623 | 13 | #6,113 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,741 | 16 | #5,048 |
| 2004 | 50 | #3,076 | 12 | #6,152 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,887 | 19 | #4,287 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,937 | 13 | #5,417 |
| 2001 | 44 | #3,146 | 17 | #4,487 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,459 | 10 | #6,340 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,689 | 6 | #7,837 |
| 1990 | 55 | #2,291 | — | — |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,423 | — | — |
| 1980 | 35 | #2,653 | — | — |
| 1975 | 44 | #1,990 | — | — |
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Famous people named Anel
- Anel Hadžić Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anel in 2025?
Anel ranked #12,029 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anel?
2,141 babies have been named Anel in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anel most popular?
Anel peaked in 1991, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Anel a boy or girl name?
Anel is used for both: about 88% of babies named Anel have been girls and 12% boys.
Is the name Anel rising or falling?
Anel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anel?
Well-known people named Anel include Anel Hadžić (soccer player).