Anibal Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-nee-bahl / ˈæn.ɪ.bəlSpanish; Portuguese
Meaning
Spanish: 'grace of God'; Portuguese: 'graceful'
Historical & Cultural Background
Anibal is derived from the Latin name 'Hannibal', which means 'grace of Baal'. The name has historical significance due to the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca, known for his military tactics during the Second Punic War. In modern times, Anibal is used primarily in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. It reflects a blend of cultural influences from ancient history and contemporary naming trends.
Trend Summary
Anibal has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Aníbal
International Variants
- Aníbal (Spanish)
- Aníbal (Portuguese)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anibal was first seen in the United States in 1914. Anibal has ranked as high as #1135 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Anibal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Anibal (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 20 |
| 1953 | 20 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 30 |
| 1956 | 35 |
| 1957 | 41 |
| 1958 | 45 |
| 1959 | 55 |
| 1960 | 37 |
| 1961 | 62 |
| 1962 | 42 |
| 1963 | 51 |
| 1964 | 52 |
| 1965 | 52 |
| 1966 | 54 |
| 1967 | 53 |
| 1968 | 50 |
| 1969 | 59 |
| 1970 | 59 |
| 1971 | 60 |
| 1972 | 59 |
| 1973 | 56 |
| 1974 | 65 |
| 1975 | 64 |
| 1976 | 83 |
| 1977 | 60 |
| 1978 | 55 |
| 1979 | 47 |
| 1980 | 44 |
| 1981 | 61 |
| 1982 | 58 |
| 1983 | 77 |
| 1984 | 50 |
| 1985 | 66 |
| 1986 | 69 |
| 1987 | 61 |
| 1988 | 79 |
| 1989 | 72 |
| 1990 | 92 |
| 1991 | 74 |
| 1992 | 75 |
| 1993 | 75 |
| 1994 | 60 |
| 1995 | 62 |
| 1996 | 75 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 68 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 62 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 40 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 34 |