Anouk
Every Anouk since 1969 — 382 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anouk
Anouk 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 1969, 382 American babies have been named Anouk. Its peak came in 2007, when 28 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 Anouk stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anouk 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 | 6 | #13,640 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,403 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,739 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,025 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,284 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,772 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,804 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,562 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,036 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,047 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,815 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,418 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,847 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,285 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,915 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,839 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,024 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,109 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,289 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,377 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,432 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,329 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,725 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,241 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,306 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,400 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Anouk
- Anouk Aimée Actor · b. 1932
- Anouk Singer · b. 1975
- Anouk Grinberg Actor · b. 1963
- Anouk Hoogendijk Soccer player · b. 1985
- Anouk Dekker Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anouk in 2025?
Anouk 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 Anouk?
382 babies have been named Anouk in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anouk most popular?
Anouk peaked in 2007, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Anouk a boy or girl name?
Anouk is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anouk rising or falling?
Anouk is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anouk?
Well-known people named Anouk include Anouk Aimée (actor), Anouk (singer), Anouk Grinberg (actor).