How Many People Are Named Anibal?

Complete statistics for the name Anibal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Anibal
Very Rare
Phoenician

Anibal has a classic yet modern feel. Only 3,463 people in the US are named Anibal, making it super rare, just 1 in 95,303. It peaked in 1990 with 92 births that year.

~188
Living in US
1 in 1,763,028
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Grace of Baal
🌐
Origin
Phoenician
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Bold Charismatic Determined Passionate
3
Life Path Number

The life path number 3 is traditionally linked to creativity, self-expression, and strong communication skills. People with this number tend to be sociable, optimistic, and naturally drawn to artistic or expressive pursuits.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

54,506
Worldwide Bearers
#3,490
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
8,940
🇨🇱 Chile
8,819
🇦🇴 Angola
7,423
🇨🇺 Cuba
6,199
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
5,442
🇺🇾 Uruguay
4,921
🇵🇹 Portugal
4,391
🇪🇸 Spain
4,147
🇧🇴 Bolivia
2,598
🇫🇷 France
380

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,441 (99%)
♀ Female
21 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
1,141
Would be under 30 (29%)
1,996
Would be 30–60 (51%)
775
Would be over 60 (20%)

All 3,912 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
66
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Anibal Through the Generations

The name Anibal has a unique journey through American demographics. With only 3,463 people currently bearing the name, it stands out as a very rare moniker. Its peak in 1990 saw 92 births, which contrasts sharply with the current count. The gap between all-time births and living individuals is significant, indicating a decline in popularity. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 29% under 30, 51% aged 30-60, and 20% over 60. This suggests a mix of younger and older generations, with a slight skew towards middle-aged adults. The trend of slowly declining popularity is noteworthy, hinting at changing naming preferences over the years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 950
California 568
Texas 368
New Jersey 233
Illinois 117
Florida 63
Massachusetts 62
Pennsylvania 31
Connecticut 16

✨ Similar Names to Anibal

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anibal's Phoenician roots

📄 About the Name Anibal

How Many People Have the Name Anibal?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 188 people in the United States currently share the name Anibal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,763,028 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anibal a Common or Rare Name?

Anibal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Anibal Mean?

Anibal means "Grace of Baal" and comes from Phoenician origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anibal in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Anibal Most Popular?

The name Anibal reached peak popularity in 1990, with 92 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Anibal?

Approximately 188 people named Anibal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 188. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,763,028 Americans.

Is Anibal a rare name?

Anibal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,763,028 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anibal mean?

Anibal means "Grace of Baal" and comes from Phoenician origins.

Is Anibal more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Anibal are male and 1% are female.

When was Anibal most popular?

Anibal peaked in 1990 with 92 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US188
All-Time Births188
1 in X1 in 1,763,028
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1990
World Rank#3,490
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.