Name meaning & stats
Anselm
Anselm. 212 US babies since 1940, peak 2016. Notable Anselms are 1.9× over-represented as writers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2016
212 US babies were named Anselm between 1940 and 2025.
Anselm around the world
- France: 25 babies since 1900, peak 2025, No. 2,933 in 2025
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Anselms end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | 1.9× | Medium · 10 people |
| Professor | 1.4× | Low · 7 people |
| Musician | 1.8× | Low · 7 people |
| Painter | 1.8× | Low · 6 people |
Among notable men who are writers, Anselms show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2016)