Anuj Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-nooj / əˈnuːdʒSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: younger brother; Hindi: younger sibling
Historical & Cultural Background
Anuj is a name of Sanskrit origin commonly used in India. It is often associated with familial relationships, specifically denoting a younger brother. The name reflects the cultural significance of sibling bonds in Indian society. It is prevalent in various regions of India and among Hindi-speaking populations.
Similar Names
Variants
- Anujh
International Variants
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Famous people named Anuj
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Fictional characters named Anuj
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anuj was first seen in the United States in 1969. Anuj has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Anuj has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Anuj (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 46 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |