Boy nameCurrently #8,541 in the USFalling
Hannibal
//ˈhænɪbəl//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20158 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hannibal's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hannibal's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hannibal |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Hannibal through the decades
- Hannibal peaked in 2015, when 19 babies were named Hannibal in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Hannibal has risen 60% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hannibal currently ranks #8,541 in the US and is cooling off.
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