Anello
A Sicilian Italian masculine name perhaps derived from anello, meaning "ring".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Anello. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anello today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anello births was 1914 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anello. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anello. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1914
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,428
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Anello: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anello from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anello by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anello during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anello
The name Anello originates from the Italian language and has its roots in the Late Latin word "anellus," which means "little ring." This term itself is a diminutive form of the Latin word "anulus," meaning "ring." The name's origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy, where it was used as a masculine given name.
During the medieval period, the name Anello was often associated with the skilled artisans and craftsmen who specialized in creating intricate rings, jewelry, and other metalwork. The name's connection to the concept of a ring may have symbolized qualities such as endurance, unity, and eternity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anello can be found in the writings of the renowned Italian poet and scholar Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). In his literary masterpiece, the Divine Comedy, Dante makes a reference to a character named Anello, although the specific details about this individual are not clearly known.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Anello. One such individual was Anello Frangipani (c. 1165-1238), a powerful Roman nobleman and military leader during the 13th century. He played a significant role in the political and military conflicts of his time, including the Lombard League's struggle against the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II.
Another prominent figure with the name Anello was Anello Candiano (c. 1170-1230), a Venetian statesman and diplomat who served as the Doge of Venice from 1192 to 1205. He was known for his efforts to maintain Venice's position as a maritime power and for his diplomatic negotiations with various European rulers.
In the realm of art, Anello Fiore (c. 1590-1660) was a notable Italian painter and engraver from Naples. He was renowned for his religious paintings and engravings, and his works can be found in various churches and collections across Italy.
Another individual with the name Anello was Anello Bottoni (c. 1670-1743), an Italian architect and sculptor from Naples. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the Baroque style, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Naples.
While the name Anello may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, with its roots deeply embedded in the country's history, art, and craftsmanship.
People
Anello + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anello as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Anello: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anello?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anello going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Anello a common name?
We classify Anello as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anello most popular?
The single biggest year for Anello was 1914, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anello is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anello in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anello a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anello in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anello still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anello in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anello can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Anello?
Find out how many people share the name Anello on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.