Anselmo Boy

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-sel-mo /ˈæn.sɛl.moʊ/

Origin: Italian; Spanish

Meaning: Italian: 'God's protection'; Spanish: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Anselmo has its roots in the Germanic elements "ans," meaning "god," and "helm," meaning "helmet" or "protection." This etymological foundation suggests a meaning akin to "divine protection." The name was introduced to the Latin-speaking world through the Old High German form "Anselm," which became popular in medieval Europe. It was subsequently adopted into various languages, including Italian as Anselmo, and eventually made its way into English, primarily through ecclesiastical influence.

Historically, the name Anselmo is most notably associated with Saint Anselm of Canterbury, who lived during the 11th century. He was a Benedictine monk, philosopher, and theologian, recognized for his contributions to scholasticism and for formulating the ontological argument for the existence of God.

His canonization in 1494 and designation as a Doctor of the Church further solidified the name's significance within Christian tradition. Anselm's works, including the "Proslogion," were influential in medieval thought and contributed to the name's enduring legacy.

The name Anselmo carries cultural resonance as a symbol of faith and intellectual inquiry, particularly within Christian contexts. It has been embraced in various regions, especially in Italy and Spain, where it is often associated with historical figures and saints.

The diminutive form "Ansel" has also emerged in some cultures, reflecting a more familiar or affectionate usage. Overall, Anselmo embodies a rich historical and theological heritage that has contributed to its lasting presence in various cultures.

Famous people named Anselmo

In this section, you will find notable people named Anselmo. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Anselmo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Anselmo Ralph is a singer and songwriter best known for his albums Tendo e Que Ser, A Fala dos Anjos, and O Melhor de Anselmo Ralph.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Anselmo, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AlessandroMatteoGiovanniLorenzoMarcoFrancescoLeonardo

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Anselmo. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlessioAntonioEmilioRaffaeleSalvatoreGiorgioDomenicoVincenzo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anselmo was first seen in the United States in 1907.

Anselmo has ranked as high as #4503 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New Mexico, New York, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Anselmo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Anselmo is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Anselmo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Anselmo.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 6 6
2024 19 19
2023 8 8
2022 12 12
2021 16 16
2020 10 10
2019 12 12
2018 17 17
2017 22 22
2016 13 13
2015 16 16
2014 14 14
2013 12 12
2012 13 13
2011 9 9
2010 15 15
2009 22 22
2008 27 27
2007 22 22
2006 30 30
2005 31 31
2004 33 33
2003 29 29
2002 27 27
2001 30 30
2000 27 27
1999 26 26
1998 29 29
1997 28 28
1996 29 29
1995 24 24
1994 31 31
1993 32 32
1992 30 30
1991 29 29
1990 41 41
1989 29 29
1988 21 21
1987 34 34
1986 23 23
1985 23 23
1984 20 20
1983 25 25
1982 38 38
1981 28 28
1980 33 33
1979 38 38
1978 22 22
1977 30 30
1976 19 19
1975 30 30
1974 27 27
1973 27 27
1972 30 30
1971 25 25
1970 24 24
1969 20 20
1968 31 31
1967 18 18
1966 24 24
1965 38 38
1964 18 18
1963 19 19
1962 20 20
1961 26 26
1960 36 36
1959 34 34
1958 27 27
1957 37 37
1956 28 28
1955 30 30
1954 24 24
1953 28 28
1952 29 29
1951 30 30
1950 32 32
1949 30 30
1948 26 26
1947 26 26
1946 22 22
1945 29 29
1944 20 20
1943 22 22
1942 17 17
1941 14 14
1940 9 9
1939 20 20
1938 15 15
1937 19 19
1936 18 18
1935 26 26
1934 26 26
1933 30 30
1932 34 34
1931 25 25
1930 35 35
1929 20 20
1928 26 26
1927 36 36
1926 22 22
1925 33 33
1924 26 26
1923 19 19
1922 30 30
1921 34 34
1920 21 21
1919 23 23
1918 12 12
1917 18 18
1916 14 14
1915 19 19
1914 17 17
1913 7 7
1912 11 11
1911 6 6
1907 5 5

Top States for Anselmo (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
55%
CA 5
45%