Ankoor
A masculine Hindu name meaning "sprout" or "new growth".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ankoor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ankoor today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ankoor births was 1982 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ankoor. 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 Ankoor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1982
5 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1982 SSA rank
#6,419
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Ankoor: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ankoor 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 Ankoor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ankoor
The name Ankoor is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient India. It is a combination of the words "anka" meaning "germ" or "sprout" and "koor" meaning "root" or "origin." The name is closely associated with the concept of new beginnings, growth, and fertility in Hindu mythology and culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ankoor is found in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures, dating back to around 1500-1200 BCE. The name is mentioned in hymns praising the deities associated with agriculture, fertility, and the cycles of nature.
In the epic Hindu text, the Mahabharata, composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE, there is a character named Ankoor, who is described as a skilled archer and warrior in the service of the Pandava princes. This reference suggests that the name was in use during the ancient Indian era.
Historically, the name Ankoor has been borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Ankoor Tewari (1920-1992), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British rule.
Another prominent individual with this name was Ankoor Ravi Shankar (1770-1834), a celebrated Indian classical musician and composer who was a pioneer in the genre of Hindustani classical music. He is credited with introducing the sitar to the Western world and influencing many subsequent generations of musicians.
In the realm of literature, Ankoor Bhattacharya (1923-2008) was a renowned Bengali writer and playwright. His works explored themes of social injustice, human relationships, and the complexities of modern life in Bengal. He received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1979.
Another notable figure was Ankoor Saxena (1933-2012), an eminent Indian scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of aerospace technology. He played a crucial role in the development of India's space program and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1984.
The name Ankoor has also been associated with the world of sports. Ankoor Dutta (born 1985) is an Indian cricketer who has represented the national team in various international tournaments and is known for his all-round abilities as a batting all-rounder.
People
Ankoor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ankoor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ankoor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ankoor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ankoor 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 Ankoor a common name?
We classify Ankoor 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 Ankoor most popular?
The single biggest year for Ankoor was 1982, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ankoor is about 42 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 Ankoor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ankoor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ankoor 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 Ankoor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ankoor 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 Ankoor 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 named Ankoor?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.