How Many People Are Named Anshu?

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

Anshu
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Anshu means 'breath' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 147 people named Anshu live in the US today, and you're one in 2,247,965 Americans who shares this unique name. The majority of Anshus are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~147
Living in US
1 in 2,247,965
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Breath
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Calm Inspired Sensitive
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

91,836
Worldwide Bearers
#11,011
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
88,809
🇺🇸 United States
743
🇵🇱 Poland
471
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
361
🇫🇯 Fiji
288
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇬🇧 England
191
🇨🇦 Canada
137
🇹🇼 Taiwan
123
🇧🇭 Bahrain
74

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10 (7%)
♀ Female
137 (93%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
148
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 148 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: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
62
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Anshu Through the Generations

Anshu peaked in popularity in 2010 with 13 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, there are 147 people named Anshu living in the United States, with all of them being under 30 years old. This makes Anshu a genuinely modern name, with no one aged 30 or older carrying it. Its origins trace back to Sanskrit, adding a layer of ancient wisdom to its contemporary appeal.

✨ Similar Names to Anshu

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anshu's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Anshu

How Many People Have the Name Anshu?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 147 people in the United States currently share the name Anshu. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,247,965 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anshu a Common or Rare Name?

Anshu 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 Anshu Mean?

Anshu means "breath" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anshu in SSA data, approximately 7% are male and 93% are female.

When Was Anshu Most Popular?

The name Anshu reached peak popularity in 2010, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Anshu?

Approximately 147 people named Anshu live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 148. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,247,965 Americans.

Is Anshu a rare name?

Anshu is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,247,965 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anshu mean?

Anshu means "breath" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Anshu more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 7% of people named Anshu are male and 93% are female.

When was Anshu most popular?

Anshu peaked in 2010 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US147
All-Time Births148
1 in X1 in 2,247,965
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2010
World Rank#11,011
Male %7%
Female %93%

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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.