Hannibal
Pronunciation: [ h-AN-ihb-uhl ]
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Hannibal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 611 babies have been named Hannibal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hannibal is past its peak , currently ranked #9,469 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,469
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Hannibal
Hannibal is a boy name .
Hannibal is currently ranked #9,469 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hannibal include Han, Hann, Hanny, Hannie, Hanni, Hanniy, Hanniie, Bal, Baly, Balie, Hay, and Haie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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