Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Anuj since 1969
Babies named Anuj per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 169 |
| 1990s | 195 |
| 2000s | 311 |
| 2010s | 166 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Anuj, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'younger brother,' first appeared in U.S. records in 1969. It rose in usage through the 2000s, reaching its peak rank in 2006 before entering a gradual decline that began around 2005. Though never among the most common names nationally, Anuj has consistent favor within Indian American communities. The name has no recorded top states, reflecting its modest but steady usage across a broad geographic spread.
Anuj comes from Sanskrit अनुज (anuja), meaning 'born after' or 'younger.' It is traditionally used as a masculine name in India, derived from 'anu' (after) and 'ja' (born). The name has been in use as a given name since the mid-20th century, particularly among Hindi-speaking communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anu
Sibling names for Anuj
Names that share Anuj's style, for a brother or sister.
