Anselma
girl nameAnselma entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2514 in 1924, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2514
peak (1924)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3564 |
| 1920s | #3577 |
| 1930s | #3720 |
| 1940s | #4116 |
| 1950s | #5414 |
| 1960s | #6144 |
| 1980s | #10343 |
| 1990s | #14411 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Anselma are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Anselma alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Anselma in 2025?
- Anselma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Anselma most popular?
- Anselma peaked in 1924, reaching #2514 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Anselma with classmates?
- Anselma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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