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AN-sell
Ansel
OriginGerman
Meaning"with divine protection"
GenderBoy
About Ansel
The name Ansel peaked for boys at #540 in 1893. The name is most popular in Montana, Colorado, and Colorado. Ansel is occasionally used for girls in 2016.
Pronounced AN-sell. 2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Ansel ranked #1138 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #540 in 1893, Nameberry popularity #161.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,485 | 109 | 56.7 |
| 2015 | #1,175 | 158 | 82.4 |
| 2016 | #1,183 | 160 | 84.3 |
| 2017 | #1,236 | 148 | 80 |
| 2018 | #1,128 | 171 | 94.2 |
| 2019 | #1,327 | 137 | 76.4 |
| 2020 | #1,179 | 163 | 94.4 |
| 2021 | #1,224 | 157 | 89.7 |
| 2022 | #1,300 | 146 | 83.6 |
| 2023 | #1,201 | 166 | 97 |
| 2024 | #1,285 | 152 | 88.2 |
| 2025 | #1,138 | 186 | 108.9 |
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