Anurag is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is composed of two words: "anu" which means "after," and "rag" which signifies "passion." Therefore, Anurag translates to "passion after something" or "afterglow of passion."
The name Anurag has a significant presence in Indian literature and culture. In the ancient epic poem Mahabharata, there is a character named Anurag, who is known for his devotion and love towards his wife Uttara. This story has influenced many generations in India and has contributed to the popularity of the name Anurag.
In modern times, Anurag has been used as a given name in various Indian communities, often chosen for its beautiful meaning and rich cultural history. It is also seen as a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for males.
Based on the statistics provided for the name Anurag in the United States between 1972 and 2017, there has been a total of 244 births. The number of births per year varied significantly over this period.
The earliest recorded birth was in 1972 with only 5 instances. This number fluctuated until 1992 when it started to increase steadily, reaching its peak between 2000 and 2004 with an average of around 15 births per year during these years.
However, after 2004, the popularity of the name Anurag seemed to decrease again. Between 2007 and 2013, there were only 7 births per year on average, before slightly increasing to 9 in 2012 and then decreasing again to 6 in 2015.
Interestingly, despite this overall decline in popularity, the name Anurag experienced a small resurgence in recent years, with 10 births recorded in both 2017 and 2009.