Total births
206
Boys' name · since 1919
Anacleto
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 206 babies named Anacleto, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 206
- total births
- 1919–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Anacleto sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 206 recorded since 1919.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Anacleto has been recorded 206 times among boys since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 1979.
- 206 total births
- 1919–1979 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
206 boys have been named Anacleto since 1919, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1979.
- 206
- total births
- 1919–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Anacleto was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
11 babies were named Anacleto in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Anacleto's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Anacleto splits its recorded history at 1938: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1928 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Anacleto at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Anacleto popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1979
- Peak year (1928)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Anacleto by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Anacleto's strongest decade.
69 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Anacleto births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
69 births
- 1930s
1930s
36 births
- 1940s
1940s
33 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s
1960s
28 births
- 1970s 25
1970s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 69 births (33% of all-time use).
Anacleto by state
Where Anacleto concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 44 | 21.4% |
Texas share of Anacleto's total US births 21.4%
44 of 206 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anacleto? ▼
206 babies have been named Anacleto since 1919. It was last recorded in 1979. The peak year was 1928 with 11 births.
When was Anacleto most popular? ▼
Anacleto was most popular in the 1920s decade with 69 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Anacleto most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anacleto are Texas (44 births).
How long has the name Anacleto been used? ▼
Anacleto has been recorded in Social Security data since 1919, spanning 61 years of data through 1979.
What names are similar to Anacleto? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anakin, Anas, Anastacio, Anand, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Anacleto's data
- Anacleto's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (69 total births) through the 1970s (25) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Anacletos (44 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Anacleto
Nearby Names Like Anacleto
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anacleto
Anakin Boy
#592 5,842 births
Anas Boy
#1385 2,906 births
Anastacio Boy
#5907 2,316 births
Anand Boy
#4110 1,902 births
Anay Boy
#2827 1,287 births
Compare Anacleto side by side: Anacleto vs Anakin Anacleto vs Anas Anacleto vs Anastacio
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1919–1979 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Anacleto: Baby Name Since 1919 - 206 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anacleto. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Anacleto draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.