Ansel

Ansel is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 152 boys in the United States.

Ansel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ansel

Ansel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ansel first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #540 in 1893, and in 2024 152 babies received the name — 4,614 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ansel in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#540 in 1893
Peak year
2018
Babies named Ansel in 2024
152
Total since 1880
4,614

Ansel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#1595 in 2024
Babies named Ansel in 2025
12
Total since 1996
136

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ansel mean?

The meaning of Ansel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ansel a boy or girl name?

Ansel is a boy name. In 2024, 152 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ansel?

Ansel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ansel?

Ansel first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #540 in 1893, and 152 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].