Anker

Boy name

Anker has been given to 41 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It peaked in 2019.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

2019 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1917

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Anker — alternate spellings parents actually use.

4,549 babies since 1908

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Anker.

41 babies since 1912

41 babies since 1917

41 babies since 1921

41 babies since 1967

41 babies since 1995

41 babies since 2001

41 babies since 2002

41 babies since 2002

How popular is the name Anker?

Anker has been given to 41 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Anker peak?

Anker peaked in 2019, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Anker a girl or boy name?

Anker is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Anker are boys).

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