Anibal
Every Anibal since 1914 — 3,950 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anibal
Anibal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,128 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 3,950 American babies have been named Anibal. Its peak came in 1990, when 92 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anibal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anibal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 38 | #3,128 |
| 2024 | — | — | 34 | #3,400 |
| 2023 | — | — | 43 | #2,899 |
| 2022 | — | — | 40 | #3,058 |
| 2021 | — | — | 29 | #3,742 |
| 2020 | — | — | 32 | #3,424 |
| 2019 | — | — | 42 | #2,902 |
| 2018 | — | — | 27 | #3,896 |
| 2017 | — | — | 44 | #2,758 |
| 2016 | — | — | 41 | #2,886 |
| 2015 | — | — | 39 | #2,969 |
| 2014 | — | — | 36 | #3,093 |
| 2013 | — | — | 35 | #3,130 |
| 2012 | — | — | 41 | #2,870 |
| 2011 | — | — | 39 | #2,952 |
| 2010 | — | — | 33 | #3,310 |
| 2009 | — | — | 62 | #2,168 |
| 2008 | — | — | 47 | #2,636 |
| 2007 | — | — | 47 | #2,606 |
| 2006 | — | — | 68 | #1,968 |
| 2005 | — | — | 21 | #4,202 |
| 2004 | — | — | 40 | #2,645 |
| 2003 | — | — | 40 | #2,547 |
| 2002 | — | — | 39 | #2,506 |
| 2001 | — | — | 43 | #2,307 |
| 2000 | — | — | 48 | #2,089 |
| 1995 | — | — | 62 | #1,527 |
| 1990 | — | — | 92 | #1,117 |
| 1985 | — | — | 66 | #1,148 |
| 1980 | — | — | 44 | #1,432 |
| 1975 | — | — | 64 | #1,029 |
| 1970 | — | — | 59 | #1,064 |
| 1965 | — | — | 52 | #1,020 |
| 1960 | — | — | 37 | #1,296 |
| 1955 | — | — | 30 | #1,397 |
| 1950 | — | — | 12 | #2,211 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,149 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,785 |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,599 |
| 1920 | — | — | 8 | #3,221 |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #3,846 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anibal in 2025?
Anibal ranked #3,128 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anibal?
3,950 babies have been named Anibal in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anibal most popular?
Anibal peaked in 1990, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Anibal a boy or girl name?
Anibal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anibal rising or falling?
Anibal is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.