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Anselm

Anselm is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Anselm?

Recorded births named Anselm by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	304 births
England & Wales since 1996	15 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Anselm's popularity over time

Babies named Anselm per year — United States (1912–2025). United States peaked in 2016 (12/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2008 (4/yr).

When was Anselm popular?

Anselm reached its peak in 2016, when it was the #15271 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.

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