Anjanette
Every Anjanette since 1963 — 2,563 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anjanette
Anjanette is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1963, 2,563 American babies have been named Anjanette. Its peak came in 1971, when 276 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Anjanette stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anjanette year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,306 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,653 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16,765 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16,789 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,126 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,753 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #17,875 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,403 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,334 |
| 2003 | 5 | #15,997 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,647 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,171 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,290 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,458 |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,895 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,464 |
| 1980 | 33 | #2,751 |
| 1975 | 129 | #963 |
| 1970 | 273 | #624 |
| 1965 | 106 | #1,013 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anjanette in 2025?
Anjanette did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Anjanette?
2,563 babies have been named Anjanette in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anjanette most popular?
Anjanette peaked in 1971, when 276 newborns received the name.
Is Anjanette a boy or girl name?
Anjanette is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anjanette rising or falling?
Anjanette is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.