How Many People Are Named Anjum?

Complete statistics for the name Anjum: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Anjum
Very Rare
Arabic

Anjum means 'fragrant' in Arabic, making it a name that evokes beauty and grace. Only 1 in 12,174,637 Americans have this name, with just 27 people named Anjum living in the US today. The majority of people named Anjum are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~1,289
Living in US
1 in 257,137
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fragrant
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Graceful Sophisticated Elegant
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

211,973
Worldwide Bearers
#4,928
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
143,956
🇵🇰 Pakistan
55,255
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4,216
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
3,555
🇺🇸 United States
1,151
🇬🇧 England
939
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
852
🇳🇵 Nepal
494
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
358
🇨🇦 Canada
255

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
27 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
13
Would be under 30 (46%)
15
Would be 30–60 (54%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 28 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
32
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
85
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Anjum Through the Generations

Anjum has seen steady usage since its peak in 2005 when 7 babies were given this name. Today, there are 27 people named Anjum in the United States, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests that Anjum is a relatively new name, with a significant portion of its bearers being younger adults.

✨ Similar Names to Anjum

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anjum's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Anjum

How Many People Have the Name Anjum?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,289 people in the United States currently share the name Anjum. That works out to roughly 1 in every 257,137 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anjum a Common or Rare Name?

Anjum is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Anjum Mean?

Anjum means "fragrant" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anjum in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Anjum Most Popular?

The name Anjum reached peak popularity in 2005, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Anjum?

Approximately 1,289 people named Anjum live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,289. That works out to roughly 1 in 257,137 Americans.

Is Anjum a rare name?

Anjum is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 257,137 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anjum mean?

Anjum means "fragrant" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Anjum more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Anjum are male and 100% are female.

When was Anjum most popular?

Anjum peaked in 2005 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,289
All-Time Births1,289
1 in X1 in 257,137
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year2005
World Rank#4,928
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.