How Many People Are Named Anurag?

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

Anurag
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Anurag means 'without fatigue' in Sanskrit, making it a name for someone who's always on the go. Only 1 in 1,386,207 Americans share this very rare male name, with just 238 living people named Anurag today. The peak year was 2006, when 19 babies were given this name.

~238
Living in US
1 in 1,386,207
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Without fatigue
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Energetic Determined Ambitious
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

152,471
Worldwide Bearers
#6,887
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
144,460
🇺🇸 United States
1,658
🇵🇱 Poland
1,131
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,008
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
986
🇳🇵 Nepal
509
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇬🇧 England
342
🇴🇲 Oman
342
🇨🇦 Canada
306

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
238 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
204
Would be under 30 (84%)
40
Would be 30–60 (16%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 244 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
70
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Anurag Through the Generations

Anurag is a relatively modern name that peaked in popularity in 2006 with 19 births. Today, there are 238 people named Anurag living in the United States, most of whom are under 30 years old. This younger demographic indicates that Anurag is a name embraced by newer generations, with only a few individuals aged 30-60 and none over 60. Its slow decline suggests that while it remains a unique choice, its usage is becoming less frequent among parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 12

✨ Similar Names to Anurag

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anurag's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Anurag

How Many People Have the Name Anurag?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 238 people in the United States currently share the name Anurag. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,386,207 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anurag a Common or Rare Name?

Anurag 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 Anurag Mean?

Anurag means "without fatigue" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Anurag Most Popular?

The name Anurag reached peak popularity in 2006, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Anurag?

Approximately 238 people named Anurag live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 244. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,386,207 Americans.

Is Anurag a rare name?

Anurag is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,386,207 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anurag mean?

Anurag means "without fatigue" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Anurag more male or female?

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

When was Anurag most popular?

Anurag peaked in 2006 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US238
All-Time Births244
1 in X1 in 1,386,207
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2006
World Rank#6,887
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.