BoySpanish origin

Anselmo: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A divine protector whose shield is made of love.

Origin
Spanish
Syllables
3
Current rank
#7469
Peak
#1157 in 1932

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1907: #135619071920: #169919201930: #119119301940: #248719401950: #127119501960: #131919601970: #180019701980: #173219801990: #187119902000: #315320002005: #324320052010: #574920102015: #551820152020: #74692020#1#7469

What Anselmo Means

Anselmo is a boy name of Spanish origin. A divine protector whose shield is made of love.

How Popular Anselmo Is

Anselmo currently ranks #7469 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1157 in 1932. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Anselmo

  • Anselmo is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Anselmo is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

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Sibling Names for Anselmo

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Questions About Anselmo

What does Anselmo mean?

Anselmo is a boy name of Spanish origin. A divine protector whose shield is made of love.

How popular is Anselmo?

Anselmo currently ranks #7469 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1157 in 1932. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Anselmo come from?

Anselmo comes from Spanish roots. Anselmo is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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