Ersel
boy nameErsel entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2152 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2152
peak (1916)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2353 |
| 1920s | #2922 |
| 1930s | #3096 |
| 1940s | #3268 |
| 1950s | #3429 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ersel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ersel alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ersel in 2025?
- Ersel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ersel most popular?
- Ersel peaked in 1916, reaching #2152 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ersel with classmates?
- Ersel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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