Anselmo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Anselmo originates from the Germanic roots meaning 'divine protection'. It has evolved through various historical forms, including Anshelm and Anselmus. The name is associated with strong protective traits and has religious significance due to its association with St. Anselm. While it does not have a direct biblical relevance, it gained popularity during the Middle Ages and continues to be perceived as a classic name today.
The name Anselmo is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Anselmo has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Anselmo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1595th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1468th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1490th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1709th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2278th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3732nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6070th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Anselmo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anselmo"
Pronunciation
/anˈsɛlmoʊ/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Anselmo is derived from the Germanic elements 'ans', meaning 'god', and 'helm', meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'. This suggests a meaning of 'divine protection'.
Meaning
divine protection
Language Evolution
Anshelm, Anselmus, Anselmo
Historical Usage
The name Anselmo gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly due to St. Anselm of Canterbury, a notable theologian and philosopher.
Variants & Derivatives
Ansel, Anselma, Anselm
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Anselmo is viewed as a classic and traditional name, often associated with strong historical and religious connotations.
Famous People
St. Anselm of Canterbury, Anselmo Ralph, Anselmo Mendes
Explore More Anselmo Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anselmo"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Anselmo"
"Anselmo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1595th of 7545 | 353 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1468th of 6773 | 405 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1490th of 7552 | 522 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1709th of 10718 | 436 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2278th of 16616 | 457 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3732nd of 24088 | 398 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6070th of 23106 | 171 |
Regional Popularity of "Anselmo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
39.35% 931st/2366 |
53.33% 609th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
38.55% 907th/2353 |
50.29% 778th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
30.77% 878th/2853 |
45.01% 1249th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
29.45% 1036th/3518 |
27.32% 1105th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
25.80% 1340th/5194 |
22.59% 1427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
30.59% 2237th/7313 |
33.24% 2481st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
58.47% 3989th/6822 |
65.98% 4141st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Anselmo" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anselmo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anselmo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.