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Ansel

Ansel: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Meaning and origin of Ansel

  • A male given name.

How popular is Ansel?

186U.S. babies in 2025
#540peak rank (1893)
4,811babies since 1880

Since 1880, 10 girls and 4,801 boys in the U.S. have been named Ansel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4852 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #540 in 1893. In 2025, 186 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025186 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ansel FAQ

What does the name Ansel mean?

A male given name.

How popular is the name Ansel?

Since 1880, 10 girls and 4,801 boys in the U.S. have been named Ansel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4852 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #540 in 1893. In 2025, 186 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Ansel a boy or girl name?

Ansel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 10 girls and 4,801 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.