Name meaning & stats
Hannibal
Hannibal. 630 US babies since 1940, peak 2015. Notable Hannibals are 1.1× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2015
630 US babies were named Hannibal between 1940 and 2025.
Where Hannibals end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Film producer | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Screenwriter | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Hannibals show up 1.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2015)