Name meaning & stats
Anu
Anu. 367 US babies since 1940, peak 2023. Notable Anus are 1.7× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2023
367 US babies were named Anu between 1940 and 2025.
Anu around the world
- England & Wales: 27 babies since 1996, peak 2008
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Anus end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.7× | High · 31 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | Medium · 17 people |
| Journalist | 1.5× | Medium · 12 people |
| Writer | 0.9× | Medium · 10 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, Anus show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2023)