How Many People Are Named Anselm?

295

people in the United States are named Anselm

1 in 1,135,593 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#24258

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0001%

Of US population

Peak Year

2016

12 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: German, English (Rare), Ancient Germanic
Pronunciation: AN-zelm (German), AN-selm (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Derived from the Germanic elements ans "god" and helm "helmet, protection". This name was brought to England in the late 11th century by Saint Anselm, who was born in northern Italy. He was archbishop of Canterbury and a Doctor of the Church.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 47.4 years old

Young (<30) 161
54.6%
Adult (30–60) 13
4.4%
Senior (>60) 121
41%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1912 to 2024

💡 Fun Facts About "Anselm"

  • 7 babies were named Anselm in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2016
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1912

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