Anuj
Every Anuj since 1969 — 937 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anuj
Anuj 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, 937 American babies have been named Anuj. Its peak came in 2006, when 46 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 Anuj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anuj year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,484 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,276 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,124 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,567 |
| 2018 | 8 | #8,880 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,307 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4,959 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,727 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,750 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,812 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,732 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,831 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,060 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,042 |
| 2008 | 43 | #2,790 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,820 |
| 2006 | 46 | #2,583 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,094 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,893 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,050 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2,817 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,231 |
| 2000 | 35 | #2,624 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,869 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,175 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,602 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,103 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,347 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anuj in 2025?
Anuj 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 Anuj?
937 babies have been named Anuj in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anuj most popular?
Anuj peaked in 2006, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Anuj a boy or girl name?
Anuj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anuj rising or falling?
Anuj is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.