Hannibal Name Popularity and Statistics
Hannibal is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Hannibal?
Hannibal is spelled H-A-N-N-I-B-A-L. The name has 8 letters.
Hannibal Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,695
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage fell 2,383 places to #10,695 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Hannibal Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1999 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 6 | #10,695 |
| 2024 | Boys | 9 | #8,312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 11 | #7,289 |
| 2021 | Boys | 18 | #5,110 |
| 2020 | Boys | 14 | #5,980 |
| 2019 | Boys | 13 | #6,406 |
| 2018 | Boys | 16 | #5,540 |
| 2017 | Boys | 12 | #6,685 |
| 2016 | Boys | 17 | #5,318 |
| 2015 | Boys | 19 | #4,890 |
| 2014 | Boys | 17 | #5,252 |
| 2013 | Boys | 8 | #8,789 |
| 2012 | Boys | 13 | #6,306 |
| 2011 | Boys | 15 | #5,675 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2009 | Boys | 7 | #9,864 |
| 2008 | Boys | 7 | #9,871 |
| 2007 | Boys | 14 | #5,901 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
| 2005 | Boys | 7 | #9,115 |
| 2002 | Boys | 7 | #8,456 |
| 2001 | Boys | 7 | #8,339 |
| 2000 | Boys | 8 | #7,416 |
| 1999 | Boys | 6 | #8,704 |
When Was Hannibal Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Boys
19 recorded births
National rank #4,890
2021 · Boys
18 recorded births
National rank #5,110
2016 · Boys
17 recorded births
National rank #5,318
2014 · Boys
17 recorded births
National rank #5,252
Where Hannibal Ranked Highest in 1990
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,423 | 5 |