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Anon

A boy's name with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Anon peaked during the Gen Z era, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (2011). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Anon has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Anon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Anon is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin, an extremely rare name, possibly a short form of Anon from various cultural traditions.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Anon belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their solid, balanced ending — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Sound-alike names often cluster in style even when they come from different linguistic roots. The Similar Names section below uses letter and phonetic patterns to surface names in Anon’s sonic neighborhood.

At a Glance

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Current Rank
5
Total births
Since 2011
2011
Peak year
5 births
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Popularity Over Time

Anon has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.

013452011
First appeared: 2011Peak: 2011 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Anon
DecadeBirthsTrend
2010s5

The Story of Anon

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2011, Anon is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Anon are most likely born between 2011 and 2011.

How rare is Anon?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Anon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 20112011)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Anon
YearBirthsRank
20115#12403

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anon a boy's or girl's name?
Anon is primarily a boy's name.
When was Anon most popular?
Anon reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Anon?
Anon is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2011. Its peak was in 2011.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20112011