Ankur
Ankur is a boy's name of Indian origin.
Meaning
Sprout, shoot, blossom, or new growth.
Origin and history
Ankur is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'sprout', 'shoot', or 'sapling'. It is widely used in India and among the Indian diaspora. In the United States, it has a modest history of use, primary given to boys in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
668 babies in the United States have been named Ankur since 1880. It ranks #4008 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.1 %)
- IL (25.8 %)
- NJ (23.8 %)
- NY (11.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 98 |
| 1980-1990 | 289 |
| 1990-2000 | 193 |
| 2000-2010 | 77 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Ankur
- Ankur Tewari: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- In Sanskrit literature, the word refers to the newly sprouted leaf or seed shoot, symbolizing potential and new beginnings.