Anibal
Anibal is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Grace of Baal or favored by Baal.
Origin and history
Anibal is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Hannibal, derived from Phoenician roots. It carries historical resonance from antiquity and maintains steady, niche usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,928 babies in the United States have been named Anibal since 1880. It ranks #2028 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1711.
States where it is most popular
- NY (39.3 %)
- CA (23.6 %)
- TX (15.6 %)
- NJ (9.6 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 28 |
| 1920-1930 | 64 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 51 |
| 1950-1960 | 303 |
| 1960-1970 | 512 |
| 1970-1980 | 608 |
| 1980-1990 | 637 |
| 1990-2000 | 644 |
| 2000-2010 | 455 |
| 2010-2019 | 377 |
| 2020-2029 | 216 |
Famous people named Anibal
- Aníbal Acevedo Vilá: politician, lawyer
Fun facts
- Anibal is the Hispanicized form of the famous Carthaginian general Hannibal, renowned for his military strategy.
- The second element of the name derives from Baal, an ancient Canaanite and Phoenician deity.