UK boy's name
Anurag
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "passion, intense desire, love".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anurag is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Anurag popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Anurag is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Anurag. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anurag ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Anurag.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anurag as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Anurag mean?
The name Anurag is a Sanskrit name originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been in use since ancient times, with its roots traced back to the Vedic period (1500-500 BCE). The name is derived from the words 'anu' meaning 'after' or 'following' and 'raga' meaning 'love' or 'passion'. Therefore, the name Anurag is often interpreted as 'one who loves' or 'one who has a deep passion'.
In Hindu mythology, the name Anurag is associated with the divine love between Lord Krishna and his consort Radha. The name is mentioned in various ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Puranas, which describe the intense love and devotion between the two deities.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Anurag can be found in the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, the name Anurag is used as a character's name, although the specific details of this character are not widely known.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Anurag. Anurag Sagar (1520-1597) was a renowned Indian poet and saint from the Sikh tradition, who authored the famous work 'Anurag Sagar', a poetic rendition of the love between Lord Krishna and Radha.
Anurag Kashyap (born 1972) is a celebrated Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his critically acclaimed films such as 'Black Friday', 'Dev D', and 'Gangs of Wasseypur'.
Anurag Basu (born 1974) is an Indian film director and screenwriter, best known for his movies 'Life in a... Metro', 'Barfi!', and 'Ludo'.
Anurag Mathur (1960-2022) was an Indian chef and author, renowned for his contributions to popularizing Indian cuisine around the world through his cookbooks and television shows.
Anurag Thakur (born 1975) is an Indian politician and former cricketer, who has served as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, and the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports in the Government of India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Anurag by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anurag was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
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- Aidan 16,776
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FAQ
Anurag: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anurag in the UK right now?
In 2010, Anurag was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Anurag most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Anurag in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anurag?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "passion, intense desire, love".
How many people are called Anurag in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Anurag across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.