How Many People Are Named Anselmo?

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

Anselmo
Very Rare
Latin

Anselmo means 'victorious' and has roots in Latin, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1 in 180,634 Americans bearing it. That's just 1,827 people today, and it's interesting how most are over 60, skewing the average age up to 59.

~2,850
Living in US
1 in 116,298
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victorious
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Strong
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often seen as deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

22,058
Worldwide Bearers
#5,041
Global Rank
🇪🇸 Spain
4,660
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3,189
🇨🇱 Chile
2,523
🇵🇾 Paraguay
1,946
🇨🇺 Cuba
1,817
🇵🇹 Portugal
1,817
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,643
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,005
🇹🇿 Tanzania
835
🇪🇨 Ecuador
785

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,827 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
569
Would be under 30 (21%)
855
Would be 30–60 (31%)
1,318
Would be over 60 (48%)

All 2,742 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: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
47
Modern Appeal
53
International
5

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

📜 Anselmo Through the Generations

Anselmo has seen its peak in 1990 when 41 babies were given this name, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, there are 1,827 people named Anselmo living in the United States, and they're mostly split into three age groups: 569 under 30, 855 aged 30 to 60, and 1,318 over 60. This distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with nearly half of all Anselmos being over 60 years old.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,091
California 345
New Mexico 55
New York 16
Arizona 5

⭐ Famous People Named Anselmo

People with the given name Anselmo include:…

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✨ Similar Names to Anselmo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anselmo's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Anselmo

How Many People Have the Name Anselmo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,850 people in the United States currently share the name Anselmo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 116,298 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anselmo a Common or Rare Name?

Anselmo 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 Anselmo Mean?

Anselmo means "victorious" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anselmo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Anselmo Most Popular?

The name Anselmo reached peak popularity in 1990, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Anselmo?

Approximately 2,850 people named Anselmo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,850. That works out to roughly 1 in 116,298 Americans.

Is Anselmo a rare name?

Anselmo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 116,298 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anselmo mean?

Anselmo means "victorious" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Anselmo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Anselmo are male and 0% are female.

When was Anselmo most popular?

Anselmo peaked in 1990 with 41 births that year. Current trend: 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 US2,850
All-Time Births2,850
1 in X1 in 116,298
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age59
Peak Year1990
World Rank#5,041
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.