Masculine dossier · first seen 1969
Anwar
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1978
Peak births
144
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Anwar
How many people are named Anwar?
An estimated 2,664 living Americans are named Anwar.
How rare is Anwar?
Anwar is very rare among babies today, with 38 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 73.6% from its 1978 peak.
How old is the typical Anwar?
The median age of a living American named Anwar is approximately 32 years, with most bearers falling between 17 and 44 years old.
Is Anwar still popular?
Yes. Anwar is holding steady, with 38 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Anwar most common?
Anwar has its strongest geographic signal in Pennsylvania, where it appears 2.7× more often than the national baseline.
1969Peak 19782025
Peak year
1978
Decline from peak
73.6%
2025
38
All-time
2,761