Aniruddh
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 66 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Aniruddh hit its peak of 8 births in 2003, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Aniruddh reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Aniruddh is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Aniruddh is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'unstoppable' or 'unobstructed,' from the Sanskrit aniruddha. In Hindu mythology, Aniruddha is a grandson of Krishna and a form of Vishnu — a figure embodying divine freedom and irresistible grace.
Aniruddh carries deep Vaishnava significance while sounding both classical and distinctly modern. The name's meaning — one who cannot be stopped — gives it an aspirational power appreciated in Indian families.
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Aniruddh is built from 8 letters and three syllables — a longer structure that creates presence and allows for natural nickname formation. Within the Sanskrit naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Aniruddh creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aniruddh has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #12145 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 26 | #10421 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 35 | #9712 | — |
The Story of Aniruddh
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2003, Aniruddh is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Aniruddh are most likely born between 2003 and 2013.
How rare is Aniruddh?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Aniruddh is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2000s with 35 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Aniruddh by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 2003–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | #12145 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10795 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12264 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9771 |
| 2010 | 8 | #8852 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9924 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9921 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12480 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8344 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7889 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2020