Anselmo
Every Anselmo since 1907 — 2,748 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anselmo
Anselmo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,788 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1907, 2,748 American babies have been named Anselmo. Its peak came in 1990, when 41 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 Anselmo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anselmo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #10,788 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,078 |
| 2023 | 8 | #8,981 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,854 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,581 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,542 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,804 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,332 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,476 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,377 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,525 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,013 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,629 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,331 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,120 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,753 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,437 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,832 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,384 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,454 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,245 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,022 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,194 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,264 |
| 2001 | 30 | #2,993 |
| 2000 | 27 | #3,154 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,924 |
| 1990 | 41 | #1,871 |
| 1985 | 23 | #2,297 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,731 |
| 1975 | 30 | #1,658 |
| 1970 | 24 | #1,798 |
| 1965 | 38 | #1,233 |
| 1960 | 36 | #1,320 |
| 1955 | 30 | #1,398 |
| 1950 | 32 | #1,272 |
| 1945 | 29 | #1,227 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,486 |
| 1935 | 26 | #1,328 |
| 1930 | 35 | #1,192 |
| 1925 | 33 | #1,250 |
| 1920 | 21 | #1,699 |
| 1915 | 19 | #1,603 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Anselmo
- Anselmo Alliegro y Milá Politician · 1899–1961
- Anselmo Lorenzo Religious figure · 1841–1914
- Anselmo Duarte Actor · 1920–2009
- Anselmo Ramon Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anselmo in 2025?
Anselmo ranked #10,788 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anselmo?
2,748 babies have been named Anselmo in the United States since 1907, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anselmo most popular?
Anselmo peaked in 1990, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Anselmo a boy or girl name?
Anselmo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anselmo rising or falling?
Anselmo has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Anselmo?
Well-known people named Anselmo include Anselmo Alliegro y Milá (politician), Anselmo Lorenzo (religious figure), Anselmo Duarte (actor).