Boy · #6,263 in 2026

Anslem

Name: Popularity of the name Anslem in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Anslem, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,263

Peak Rank

#5,844 (1977)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

1981

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#5844

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Anslem

The earliest SSA record of Anslem as a baby boy name dates back to 1977, when 5 babies received it. 1977 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Anslem — #5,844 in the national rankings. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 50% of all recorded Anslems. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1981 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 10 Anslems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Anslem

Phonetically similar names — useful when Anslem is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Aslam
Aslan
Anson
Ansley
Amylum
Ensam
Einsam
Insam
Unslain
Canceling
Cancelling
Annulling

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anslem

What does the name Anslem mean?

Anslem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Anslem in 2026?

In 2026, Anslem ranks #6,263 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Anslem most popular?

Anslem reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #5,844 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Anslem a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Anslem is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Anslem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Anslem include Afrim, Ahmand, Amhad. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Anslem

Anslem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Anslem's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #5,844. Use the chart and map above to compare Anslem's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.