Anu
boy name#8243 in 2025Anu entered the US charts in 2005, peaked at #5255 in 2023, ranks #8243 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2005–2025
#8243
rank today
#5255
peak (2023)
9
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #11472 |
| 2010s | #9867 |
| 2020s | #7252 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Anu are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Anu is a kid of about 3 — this name's wave is very recent.
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 ranks #8243 among US boy names in 2025, with 9 babies given the name.
- When was the name Anu most popular?
- Anu peaked in 2023, reaching #5255 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Anu with classmates?
- Anu will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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