Name meaning & stats
Anup
Anup. 203 US babies since 1940, peak 1982. Notable Anups are 1.5× over-represented as film directors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1982
203 US babies were named Anup between 1940 and 2025.
Where Anups end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.1× | Low · 3 people |
| Film director | 1.5× | Low · 3 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Singer | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are film directors, Anups show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
1 in 2 Anoops spell it Anup
- Anoop 55%
- Anup 45%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1982)