Anuar
Every Anuar since 1981 — 329 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anuar
Anuar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,785 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 329 American babies have been named Anuar. Its peak came in 2005, when 19 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 Anuar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anuar 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 | #9,785 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,926 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,244 |
| 2022 | 7 | #9,901 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,125 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8,798 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,428 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,053 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,816 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,810 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,216 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,234 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,823 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,197 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,278 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,623 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,116 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,288 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,461 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,479 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,514 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,288 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10,787 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,477 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,477 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,403 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anuar in 2025?
Anuar ranked #9,785 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 Anuar?
329 babies have been named Anuar in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anuar most popular?
Anuar peaked in 2005, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Anuar a boy or girl name?
Anuar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anuar rising or falling?
Anuar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.