Anum
Every Anum since 1988 — 614 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anum
Anum is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,037 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 614 American babies have been named Anum. Its peak came in 1992, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Anum stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anum year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,037 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,642 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,405 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,238 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,190 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,389 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,829 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,032 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,478 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,490 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,090 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,755 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,614 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,883 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,621 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,841 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,773 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,577 |
| 2006 | 11 | #9,971 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,378 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9,970 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,087 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,331 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,358 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,206 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,463 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,717 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anum in 2025?
Anum ranked #12,037 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anum?
614 babies have been named Anum in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anum most popular?
Anum peaked in 1992, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Anum a boy or girl name?
Anum is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anum rising or falling?
Anum is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.