Anibal
2 countries#3128 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Anibal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,950 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #3128 · peaked in 1990 with 92 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
74 births recorded 1963–1995 · peaked in 1972 with 9 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Anibal’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1967 | — |
| 2007 | #2602 | ↓635 |
| 2008 | #2632 | ↓30 |
| 2009 | #2168 | ↑464 |
| 2010 | #3308 | ↓1140 |
| 2011 | #2950 | ↑358 |
| 2012 | #2869 | ↑81 |
| 2013 | #3122 | ↓253 |
| 2014 | #3090 | ↑32 |
| 2015 | #2966 | ↑124 |
| 2016 | #2885 | ↑81 |
| 2017 | #2755 | ↑130 |
| 2018 | #3891 | ↓1136 |
| 2019 | #2897 | ↑994 |
| 2020 | #3418 | ↓521 |
| 2021 | #3740 | ↓322 |
| 2022 | #3053 | ↑687 |
| 2023 | #2895 | ↑158 |
| 2024 | #3394 | ↓499 |
| 2025 | #3128 | ↑266 |
Frequently asked questions about Anibal
Is Anibal a popular name?
Yes — Anibal currently ranks #3128 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Anibal more common for boys or girls?
Anibal is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Anibal most popular?
Anibal peaked in 1990 in United States, with 92 recorded births that year.
Is Anibal rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Anibal’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3264 in 1914 to #3128 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Anibal?
At least 4,024 babies have been recorded with the name Anibal across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Anibal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Anibal appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Anibal?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Anibal include Zyire, Anwar, Aran.
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