The Rise And Fall Of American "Anchor Babies"
| Number of US births to unauthorized immigrants | |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 30000 |
| 1981 | 30000 |
| 1982 | 35000 |
| 1983 | 40000 |
| 1984 | 45000 |
| 1985 | 45000 |
| 1986 | 45000 |
| 1987 | 70000 |
| 1988 | 75000 |
| 1989 | 75000 |
| 1990 | 95000 |
| 1991 | 120000 |
| 1992 | 120000 |
| 1993 | 150000 |
| 1994 | 150000 |
| 1995 | 170000 |
| 1996 | 180000 |
| 1997 | 195000 |
| 1998 | 190000 |
| 1999 | 215000 |
| 2000 | 240000 |
| 2001 | 295000 |
| 2002 | 300000 |
| 2003 | 315000 |
| 2004 | 335000 |
| 2005 | 355000 |
| 2006 | 370000 |
| 2007 | 370000 |
| 2008 | 355000 |
| 2009 | 330000 |
| 2010 | 320000 |
| 2011 | 305000 |
| 2012 | 310000 |
| 2013 | 295000 |
Sources:
pewresearch.org
