Anant
Every Anant since 1973 — 407 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anant
Anant is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,716 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 407 American babies have been named Anant — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Anant stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anant year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 21 | #4,716 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,337 | 22 | #4,576 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,099 | 18 | #5,263 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,233 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,128 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,118 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,119 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,362 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,583 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #10,833 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #8,788 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,745 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #9,764 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,116 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,715 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #7,718 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,356 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,644 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #8,767 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,180 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,551 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #6,747 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #8,501 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,033 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,466 |
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| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,395 |
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| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #3,959 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anant in 2025?
Anant ranked #4,716 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anant?
407 babies have been named Anant in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anant most popular?
Anant peaked in 2023, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Anant a boy or girl name?
Anant is used for both: about 5% of babies named Anant have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Anant rising or falling?
Anant is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.