Ansh
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Every Ansh since 1998 — 2,244 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ansh
Ansh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,109 in 2025 with 69 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 2,244 American babies have been named Ansh. Its peak came in 2012, when 138 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 Ansh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ansh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | #2,109 |
| 2024 | 85 | #1,880 |
| 2023 | 77 | #1,988 |
| 2022 | 95 | #1,752 |
| 2021 | 82 | #1,870 |
| 2020 | 96 | #1,656 |
| 2019 | 89 | #1,755 |
| 2018 | 119 | #1,458 |
| 2017 | 124 | #1,408 |
| 2016 | 109 | #1,533 |
| 2015 | 111 | #1,493 |
| 2014 | 111 | #1,466 |
| 2013 | 119 | #1,405 |
| 2012 | 138 | #1,274 |
| 2011 | 108 | #1,496 |
| 2010 | 98 | #1,599 |
| 2009 | 92 | #1,700 |
| 2008 | 90 | #1,692 |
| 2007 | 111 | #1,446 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,037 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,184 |
| 2004 | 78 | #1,653 |
| 2003 | 41 | #2,509 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,025 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,132 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ansh mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
How popular is the name Ansh in 2025?
Ansh ranked #2,109 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 69 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ansh?
2,244 babies have been named Ansh in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ansh most popular?
Ansh peaked in 2012, when 138 newborns received the name.
Is Ansh a boy or girl name?
Ansh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ansh rising or falling?
Ansh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.