1,873births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1917Peak · United States
#29Denmark 2025
Anker is a boy name family recorded 1,873 times in 2 countries since 1917. It ranks highest today in Denmark (#29 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1917, at 0.3 births per 100,000.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Anker
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker | English | 1,832 | 🇩🇰 Denmark | #29 | 2024 | – |
| Anker | English | 41 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1917 | – |
Questions about Anker
How popular is the name Anker?
In 2025 it ranked #29 in Denmark. Official registers record 1,873 births across 2 countries.
When was Anker most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1917, at 0.3 births per 100,000.
Is Anker a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Anker is a boy name.