Anibal
Boy name · #3141 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Anibal? In official American birth records, Anibal has been tracked continuously since 1914, giving it 111 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 38 baby boys were named Anibal, placing it at #3141 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2966, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 47,368 boys born in 2025 was named Anibal.
The 111-year story
Anibal first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1990, when 92 boys were named Anibal — good for #1117 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Anibal per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Anibal against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Anibal in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Anibal is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Anibal will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Anibal is most common
State-level data for Anibal is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Anibal
Statistically, parents drawn to Anibal tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Pascual, Marshal, Alain, Arnulfo, and Arnoldo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Anibal | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3128 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3394 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2895 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3053 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3740 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3418 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2897 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3891 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2755 |
| 2016 | 41 | #2885 |
| 2015 | 39 | #2966 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3090 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3122 |
| 2012 | 41 | #2869 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2950 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3308 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2168 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2632 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2602 |
| 2006 | 68 | #1967 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4198 |
| 2004 | 40 | #2643 |
| 2003 | 40 | #2545 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2504 |
| 2001 | 43 | #2306 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Anibal?
In official American birth records, the name Anibal first appeared in 1914 (over 111 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 111 years.
Is Anibal a popular boy name?
Anibal ranked #3141 among boys in 2025 with 38 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2966.
When was the name Anibal most popular?
Anibal peaked in 1990, when 92 American boys received the name (ranked #1117 that year). Since 1990 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Anibal?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 47,368 newborn American boys was named Anibal. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.