Anish
Every Anish since 1970 — 3,109 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anish
Anish is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,473 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 3,109 American babies have been named Anish. Its peak came in 2010, when 184 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Anish stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anish year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,473 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,330 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,229 |
| 2022 | 26 | #4,098 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,304 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2,848 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,423 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,375 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,272 |
| 2016 | 81 | #1,846 |
| 2015 | 81 | #1,827 |
| 2014 | 106 | #1,514 |
| 2013 | 131 | #1,316 |
| 2012 | 127 | #1,336 |
| 2011 | 141 | #1,235 |
| 2010 | 184 | #1,047 |
| 2009 | 180 | #1,051 |
| 2008 | 122 | #1,389 |
| 2007 | 135 | #1,287 |
| 2006 | 151 | #1,132 |
| 2005 | 139 | #1,150 |
| 2004 | 151 | #1,061 |
| 2003 | 129 | #1,159 |
| 2002 | 138 | #1,085 |
| 2001 | 111 | #1,209 |
| 2000 | 91 | #1,383 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,509 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,700 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,225 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,432 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,753 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Anish
- Anish Kapoor Sculptor · b. 1954
- Anish Giri Chess player · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anish in 2025?
Anish ranked #6,473 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anish?
3,109 babies have been named Anish in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anish most popular?
Anish peaked in 2010, when 184 newborns received the name.
Is Anish a boy or girl name?
Anish is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anish rising or falling?
Anish is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anish?
Well-known people named Anish include Anish Kapoor (sculptor), Anish Giri (chess player).