Anu
girl nameAnu entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #6484 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#6484
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7114 |
| 1980s | #9686 |
| 1990s | #10788 |
| 2000s | #12053 |
| 2010s | #12932 |
| 2020s | #10996 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Anu are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Anu alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Anu in 2025?
- Anu is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Anu most popular?
- Anu peaked in 1975, reaching #6484 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Anu with classmates?
- Anu will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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