Anatole
boy name#12008 in 2025Anatole entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #974 in 1889, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
#12008
rank today
#974
peak (1889)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #974 |
| 1910s | #3102 |
| 1920s | #3491 |
| 1930s | #3439 |
| 1940s | #3019 |
| 1950s | #3283 |
| 1960s | #3318 |
| 1970s | #5124 |
| 1990s | #8552 |
| 2000s | #12367 |
| 2010s | #10744 |
| 2020s | #11436 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Anatole are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Anatole alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Anatole in 2025?
- Anatole ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Anatole most popular?
- Anatole peaked in 1889, reaching #974 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Anatole with classmates?
- Anatole will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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