Declining since 2008.
Popularity of Anouk since 1969
Babies named Anouk per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 154 |
| 2010s | 157 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Anouk is a distinctive and elegant name that entered U.S. records in 1969, yet it remains exceptionally rare. It reached its highest popularity in 2007, when it ranked 870th, but since 2008 its usage has steadily declined. Today, fewer than 5 girls per year receive this name, making it a unique choice. The name did not appear in any state's top 1000 in the latest data, reflecting its nationwide rarity. Its origins are deeply rooted in Hebrew tradition through Hannah, but the form Anouk is distinctly French and Dutch, beloved in Europe for its chic simplicity.
Anouk is a Dutch and French diminutive of Anna, itself derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It has been used in the Netherlands and France since the 20th century, gaining popularity through the French singer Anouk Aimee (born 1932).
“Anouk” around the world
Where Anouk lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
230
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Anouk
Names that share Anouk's style, for a brother or sister.
