Anwar
3 countries#3128 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Anwar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,864 births recorded 1969–2025 · currently #3128 · peaked in 1978 with 144 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Minnesota, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
588 births recorded 1970–2022 · currently #1375 · peaked in 2013 with 35 births
Most common in: Hérault, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
415 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2006 with 32 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
415 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2006 with 32 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Anwar’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2310 | — |
| 2007 | #2811 | ↓501 |
| 2008 | #2753 | ↑58 |
| 2009 | #2451 | ↑302 |
| 2010 | #2467 | ↓16 |
| 2011 | #2317 | ↑150 |
| 2012 | #3179 | ↓862 |
| 2013 | #2623 | ↑556 |
| 2014 | #3297 | ↓674 |
| 2015 | #2766 | ↑531 |
| 2016 | #2783 | ↓17 |
| 2017 | #3440 | ↓657 |
| 2018 | #3240 | ↑200 |
| 2019 | #2556 | ↑684 |
| 2020 | #3344 | ↓788 |
| 2021 | #4118 | ↓774 |
| 2022 | #3003 | ↑1115 |
| 2023 | #3177 | ↓174 |
| 2024 | #2873 | ↑304 |
| 2025 | #3128 | ↓255 |
Frequently asked questions about Anwar
Is Anwar a popular name?
Yes — Anwar currently ranks #3128 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Anwar more common for boys or girls?
Anwar is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Anwar most popular?
Anwar peaked in 1978 in United States, with 144 recorded births that year.
Is Anwar rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Anwar’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3935 in 1969 to #3128 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Anwar?
At least 3,867 babies have been recorded with the name Anwar across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Anwar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Anwar appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Anwar?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Anwar include Zyire, Anibal, Aran, Arda.
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