Ansh
Boy name · #2121 in 2025 · Uniqueness 80/100
In 2025, 69 baby boys were named Ansh, placing it at #2121 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1491, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 26,087 boys born in 2025 was named Ansh.
Babies named Ansh per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 27-year story
Ansh first appears in the Social Security records in 1998, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 138 boys were named Ansh — good for #1273 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ansh against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ansh in class?
Ansh scores 80 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Ansh will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ansh is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ansh is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Anshs were CA (11), NJ (9), TX (7), IL (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ansh
Statistically, parents drawn to Ansh tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Vansh, Arsh, Aarush, Darsh, and Ayansh.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ansh | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | #2108 |
| 2024 | 85 | #1878 |
| 2023 | 77 | #1986 |
| 2022 | 95 | #1750 |
| 2021 | 82 | #1870 |
| 2020 | 96 | #1655 |
| 2019 | 89 | #1755 |
| 2018 | 119 | #1458 |
| 2017 | 124 | #1408 |
| 2016 | 109 | #1532 |
| 2015 | 111 | #1491 |
| 2014 | 111 | #1465 |
| 2013 | 119 | #1405 |
| 2012 | 138 | #1273 |
| 2011 | 108 | #1495 |
| 2010 | 98 | #1599 |
| 2009 | 92 | #1698 |
| 2008 | 90 | #1692 |
| 2007 | 111 | #1445 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2037 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2182 |
| 2004 | 78 | #1653 |
| 2003 | 41 | #2507 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3022 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4121 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ansh a popular boy name?
Ansh ranked #2121 among boys in 2025 with 69 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1491.
When was the name Ansh most popular?
Ansh peaked in 2012, when 138 American boys received the name (ranked #1273 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ansh?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 26,087 newborn American boys was named Ansh. It scores 80/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.