Hannibal
3 countries#10695 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hannibal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
784 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 2015 with 19 births
Most common in: New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
22 births recorded 2013–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 2018 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
9 births recorded 2001–2018 · peaked in 2001 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9 births recorded 2001–2018 · peaked in 2001 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hannibal’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #9115 | — |
| 2006 | #10662 | ↓1547 |
| 2007 | #5901 | ↑4761 |
| 2008 | #9871 | ↓3970 |
| 2009 | #9864 | ↑7 |
| 2010 | #9693 | ↑171 |
| 2011 | #5675 | ↑4018 |
| 2012 | #6306 | ↓631 |
| 2013 | #8789 | ↓2483 |
| 2014 | #5252 | ↑3537 |
| 2015 | #4890 | ↑362 |
| 2016 | #5318 | ↓428 |
| 2017 | #6685 | ↓1367 |
| 2018 | #5540 | ↑1145 |
| 2019 | #6406 | ↓866 |
| 2020 | #5980 | ↑426 |
| 2021 | #5110 | ↑870 |
| 2023 | #7289 | ↓2179 |
| 2024 | #8312 | ↓1023 |
| 2025 | #10695 | ↓2383 |
Frequently asked questions about Hannibal
Is Hannibal a popular name?
Yes — Hannibal currently ranks #10695 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hannibal more common for boys or girls?
Hannibal is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hannibal most popular?
Hannibal peaked in 2015 in United States, with 19 recorded births that year.
Is Hannibal rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hannibal’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #936 in 1885 to #10695 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hannibal?
At least 815 babies have been recorded with the name Hannibal across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Hannibal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hannibal appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.