How popular is the name Ancel in 2025?

Ancel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Ancel most popular?

Ancel peaked in 1884, reaching #848 among US boy names.

Ancel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Ancel entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #848 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#848

peak (1884)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 200 people named Ancel are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Ancel alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Ancel in 2025?: Ancel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Ancel most popular?: Ancel peaked in 1884, reaching #848 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Ancel with classmates?: Ancel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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