Anselmo

Anselmo is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 19 boys in the United States.

Anselmo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Anselmo

Anselmo belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Anselmo first appears in Social Security records in 1907. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1157 in 1932, and in 2024 19 babies received the name — 2,742 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anselmo in US records

First recorded (US)
1907
Best US rank
#1157 in 1932
Peak year
1990
Babies named Anselmo in 2024
19
Total since 1880
2,742

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anselmo mean?

The meaning of Anselmo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Anselmo a boy or girl name?

Anselmo is a boy name. In 2024, 19 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anselmo?

Anselmo comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Anselmo?

Anselmo first appears in US records in 1907. Its best-ever ranking was #1157 in 1932, and 19 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.