The first name Ansel
A boy’s name.
2 syllables Male Also a surname
Meaning and origin
A male given name.
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 12 boys were named Ansel, making it the 2,014th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2024, with 16 births (#1,595).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Ansel with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Ansel at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 186 boys born in the United States were named Ansel, the 1,138th most popular boys’ name that year.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Famous people named Ansel
3 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Ansel AdamsAmerican photographer and environmentalist (1902–1984)
- Ansel ElgortAmerican actor, singer, DJ and record producer, born 1994
- Ansel BriggsAmerican politician (1806-1881)
Questions
- How popular is the name Ansel?
- In 2025, 12 boys born in England and Wales were named Ansel, ranking 2,014th. Its peak was 2024, with 16 births.
- Is Ansel a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 4,811 US babies named Ansel since 1880 were boys.
- When was Ansel most popular?
- 2025 in the United States, when 186 babies were named Ansel, its highest rank at 1,138th.
- Is Ansel also a surname?
- Yes. Ansel is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.