boy's name
Ankur
UNG-koor (Hindi)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 681
Ankur is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Ankur is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 1981, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ankur Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 98 |
| 1980s | 289 |
| 1990s | 193 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Ankur?
In 2016, Ankur was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Ankur Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ankur
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ankur Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ankur over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ankur
- Hindi UNG-koor
Sibling Names for Ankur
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ankur — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ankur
How popular is the name Ankur?
In 2016, Ankur was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ankur a girl's or a boy's name?
Ankur is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ankur?
Ankur has 2 syllables.
When was Ankur most popular?
Ankur peaked in 1981, when 40 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.