Boy nameCurrently #9,939 in the USSteady
Anselm
//ˈænsɛlm//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20166 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
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Anselm's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Anselm |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Anselm through the decades
- Anselm peaked in 2016, when 12 babies were named Anselm in the US.
- The 2000s were Anselm's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Anselm has risen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Anselm currently ranks #9,939 in the US and is holding steady.