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Anjrue

A name of uncertain origin and meaning.

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Anjrue. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anjrue today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anjrue births was 2011 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Anjrue. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anjrue. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2011

5 babies that year

Average age

15

years old

2011 SSA rank

#12,402

Tracked since 2011

Popularity

Anjrue: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Anjrue by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anjrue during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Anjrue

The name Anjrue has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500 BC. It is believed to have been derived from the Sumerian words "an," meaning "heaven" or "sky," and "jru," which translates to "to protect" or "to guard." Consequently, the name Anjrue can be interpreted as "heavenly protector" or "guardian of the skies."

In the earliest known records, the name Anjrue was associated with a revered Sumerian deity who was believed to be the protector of the celestial realm. This deity was often depicted in ancient Sumerian art and sculptures, typically carrying a staff or a spear as a symbol of their role as a celestial guardian.

The name Anjrue gained further prominence during the Babylonian era, where it was adopted by several influential figures. One of the earliest recorded instances was Anjrue-Ishtar, a high priestess who lived around 1800 BC and was known for her contributions to the religious and cultural life of the Babylonian empire.

As time passed, the name Anjrue spread to other regions and cultures, undergoing various adaptations and spellings. In ancient Greece, there are records of an Anjrue who was a renowned philosopher and mathematician, born in 490 BC. His teachings and writings on geometry and astronomy had a profound impact on the development of Greek thought.

During the Roman era, the name Anjrue was also found among the upper echelons of society. One notable figure was Anjrue Claudius, a Roman senator and statesman who lived in the 1st century AD. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties between Rome and neighboring territories.

In the Middle Ages, the name Anjrue resurfaced in various European regions, often associated with individuals of noble or religious backgrounds. One such figure was Anjrue de Montfort, a French knight who participated in the Crusades and was known for his bravery and valor on the battlefield. He lived from 1150 to 1218.

Another notable figure was Anjrue von Stein, a German scholar and theologian who lived from 1315 to 1388. He was widely respected for his contributions to the study of religious texts and his efforts to promote education and intellectual discourse during that era.

As the centuries passed, the name Anjrue continued to be used across different cultures and regions, though its popularity and prevalence varied. Some other notable individuals who bore this name include Anjrue Khatri, an Indian poet and philosopher from the 16th century, and Anjrue al-Badr, an Arabian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century AD.

People

Anjrue + last name combinations

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FAQ

Anjrue: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Anjrue?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anjrue going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.

Is Anjrue a common name?

We classify Anjrue as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Anjrue most popular?

The single biggest year for Anjrue was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anjrue is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anjrue in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Anjrue a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anjrue in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Anjrue still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Anjrue in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anjrue can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people are called Anjrue?

You can see how many Americans are named Anjrue on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.

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