Hannibal
Hannibal is a boy's name of Other origin.
Meaning
Grace of Baal or Baal has been gracious.
Origin and history
Hannibal is a historic masculine name derived from Phoenician origins. It is famously associated with the Carthaginian military commander Hannibal Barca. In modern U.S. usage, it remains rare due to its strong historical and pop-culture associations.
Popularity in the United States
784 babies in the United States have been named Hannibal since 1880. It ranks #3892 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- NY (66.7 %)
- CA (33.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 40 |
| 1920-1930 | 68 |
| 1930-1940 | 31 |
| 1940-1950 | 13 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 88 |
| 1980-1990 | 128 |
| 1990-2000 | 84 |
| 2000-2010 | 63 |
| 2010-2019 | 137 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Famous people named Hannibal
- Hannibal Barca: Military Commander, Statesman
- Hannibal Buress: Comedian, Actor
- Hannibal Hamlin: Vice President, Politician
Fun facts
- Hannibal Barca was a famed Carthaginian general who led forces against Rome in the Second Punic War.
- The name gained modern pop-culture visibility through the fictional character Hannibal Lecter created by Thomas Harris.