NAME PROFILE
Anselmo
Anselmo means 'divine protection' and carries a sense of strength and support. It evokes a personality that is dependable, nurturing, and often a protector of those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,748 |
| Gender | Male (55% / 45%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Italian, Spanish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 63%CA — 28%NM — 6%NY — 2%AZ — 1%
Notable People
Anselmo Ralph (Angolan singer-songwriter) · Anselmo Bucci (Italian painter) · Anselmo Mendes (Portuguese winemaker) · Anselmo da Silva (Brazilian footballer) · Anselmo Lobo (Brazilian actor)
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