Anselm
Pronunciation: [ ANS-ehlm ]
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Anselm first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 188 babies have been named Anselm in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anselm is past its peak , currently ranked #13,883 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,883
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Anselm
Anselm is a boy name .
Anselm is currently ranked #13,883 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anselm include Ans, Anse, Ansey, Anseie, Any, Anie, and Anskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Anselm include Ansel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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