Anuj
Anuj is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Born after; younger brother.
Origin and history
Anuj is a classic masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'born after' or 'younger brother'. It is widely used in India and among the South Asian diaspora. In the United States, it remains a rare name, with under 1,000 recorded male births since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
937 babies in the United States have been named Anuj since 1880. It ranks #3742 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1908.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50.9 %)
- NJ (30.4 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- IL (8.9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 169 |
| 1990-2000 | 195 |
| 2000-2010 | 311 |
| 2010-2019 | 166 |
| 2020-2029 | 19 |
Famous people named Anuj
- Anuj Sachdeva: Actor, Model
Fun facts
- The word 'Anuj' stems directly from Sanskrit, where 'anu' means 'after' and 'ja' means 'born'.