Anselmo
Anselmo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Divine protection, helmet of God, or protected by God.
Origin and history
Anselmo is a masculine given name of ancient Germanic origin, traditionally meaning 'protected by God'. It developed into popular Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese forms over time. While relatively rare in the United States, it maintains steady usage across diverse communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,748 babies in the United States have been named Anselmo since 1880. It ranks #2470 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1856.
States where it is most popular
- TX (72.2 %)
- CA (22.8 %)
- NM (3.6 %)
- NY (1.1 %)
- AZ (0.33 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 127 |
| 1920-1930 | 267 |
| 1930-1940 | 248 |
| 1940-1950 | 215 |
| 1950-1960 | 299 |
| 1960-1970 | 250 |
| 1970-1980 | 272 |
| 1980-1990 | 274 |
| 1990-2000 | 299 |
| 2000-2010 | 278 |
| 2010-2019 | 143 |
| 2020-2029 | 71 |
Famous people named Anselmo
- Anselmo Lorenzo: Writer, Activist
- Anselmo Ralph: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Derived from the Germanic elements 'ans' meaning god and 'helm' meaning helmet or protection.
- Anselmo is the name of a notable character in Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote.