Anis
Every Anis since 1887 — 426 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anis
Anis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,962 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1887, 426 American babies have been named Anis — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2005, when 21 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 Anis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anis 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 | — | — | 8 | #8,962 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,489 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #9,824 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #7,797 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #9,787 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,067 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #8,953 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,728 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,537 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,376 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,528 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,657 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #5,941 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,591 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,602 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,496 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,085 |
| 2008 | — | — | 19 | #4,912 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,446 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,483 |
| 2005 | 8 | #11,929 | 13 | #5,889 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,007 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,272 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,147 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #6,961 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,341 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11,882 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,397 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,576 |
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| 1930 | 6 | #4,063 | — | — |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,782 | — | — |
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Famous people named Anis
- Anis Boussaïdi Soccer player · b. 1981
- Anis Ayari Soccer player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anis in 2025?
Anis ranked #8,962 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anis?
426 babies have been named Anis in the United States since 1887, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anis most popular?
Anis peaked in 2005, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Anis a boy or girl name?
Anis is used for both: about 16% of babies named Anis have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Anis rising or falling?
Anis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anis?
Well-known people named Anis include Anis Boussaïdi (soccer player), Anis Ayari (soccer player).