Ansel
boy name#1138 in 2025Ansel entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #538 in 1893, ranks #1138 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1882–2025
#1138
rank today
#538
peak (1893)
186
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #903 |
| 1890s | #834 |
| 1900s | #1105 |
| 1910s | #1050 |
| 1920s | #1163 |
| 1930s | #1456 |
| 1940s | #1626 |
| 1950s | #1927 |
| 1960s | #2453 |
| 1970s | #2682 |
| 1980s | #2715 |
| 1990s | #2906 |
| 2000s | #2459 |
| 2010s | #1486 |
| 2020s | #1222 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ansel has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 3,600 people named Ansel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ansel alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ansel in 2025?
- Ansel ranks #1138 among US boy names in 2025, with 186 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ansel most popular?
- Ansel peaked in 1893, reaching #538 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ansel with classmates?
- Ansel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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