Anirudh
Every Anirudh since 1991 — 1,551 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anirudh
Anirudh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,585 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 1,551 American babies have been named Anirudh. Its peak came in 2009, when 80 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Anirudh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anirudh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3,585 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,715 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3,297 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,538 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,919 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,817 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3,499 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,055 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2,759 |
| 2016 | 50 | #2,519 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,087 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,139 |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,115 |
| 2012 | 73 | #1,942 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,175 |
| 2010 | 75 | #1,898 |
| 2009 | 80 | #1,840 |
| 2008 | 75 | #1,917 |
| 2007 | 71 | #1,975 |
| 2006 | 70 | #1,919 |
| 2005 | 71 | #1,814 |
| 2004 | 61 | #1,975 |
| 2003 | 71 | #1,718 |
| 2002 | 60 | #1,869 |
| 2001 | 59 | #1,871 |
| 2000 | 39 | #2,428 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,805 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anirudh in 2025?
Anirudh ranked #3,585 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anirudh?
1,551 babies have been named Anirudh in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anirudh most popular?
Anirudh peaked in 2009, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Anirudh a boy or girl name?
Anirudh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anirudh rising or falling?
Anirudh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.