Anshul
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Every Anshul since 1989 — 382 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anshul
Anshul is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,782 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 382 American babies have been named Anshul. Its peak came in 2005, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Anshul stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anshul year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #9,782 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,686 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #10,748 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,708 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,818 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,086 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,366 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,460 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,289 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,833 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,127 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,540 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2,905 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,023 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,738 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,148 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,327 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,588 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anshul mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
How popular is the name Anshul in 2025?
Anshul ranked #9,782 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anshul?
382 babies have been named Anshul in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anshul most popular?
Anshul peaked in 2005, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Anshul a boy or girl name?
Anshul is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anshul rising or falling?
Anshul is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.