Mansel
boy nameMansel entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1849 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1849
peak (1916)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2195 |
| 1920s | #2776 |
| 1930s | #3305 |
| 1940s | #3183 |
| 1950s | #3614 |
| 1960s | #3658 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Mansel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Mansel 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 Mansel in 2025?
- Mansel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Mansel most popular?
- Mansel peaked in 1916, reaching #1849 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mansel with classmates?
- Mansel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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