Ansel Name Popularity and Statistics
Ansel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ansel?
Ansel is spelled A-N-S-E-L. The name has 5 letters.
Ansel Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,138
Recorded Births186
- Boys usage rose 148 places to #1,138 and recorded 33 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ansel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 186 | #1,138 |
| 2024 | Boys | 153 | #1,286 |
| 2023 | Boys | 166 | #1,203 |
| 2022 | Boys | 146 | #1,300 |
| 2021 | Boys | 157 | #1,225 |
| 2020 | Boys | 163 | #1,177 |
| 2019 | Boys | 137 | #1,327 |
| 2018 | Boys | 171 | #1,128 |
| 2017 | Boys | 148 | #1,236 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 160 | #1,183 |
| 2015 | Boys | 158 | #1,174 |
| 2014 | Boys | 109 | #1,485 |
| 2013 | Boys | 102 | #1,546 |
| 2012 | Boys | 69 | #2,016 |
| 2011 | Boys | 75 | #1,866 |
| 2010 | Boys | 75 | #1,898 |
| 2009 | Boys | 51 | #2,486 |
| 2008 | Boys | 63 | #2,140 |
| 2007 | Boys | 62 | #2,164 |
| 2006 | Boys | 49 | #2,477 |
| 2005 | Boys | 70 | #1,838 |
| 2004 | Boys | 50 | #2,283 |
| 2003 | Boys | 45 | #2,349 |
When Was Ansel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
186 recorded births
National rank #1,138
2018 · Boys
171 recorded births
National rank #1,128
2023 · Boys
166 recorded births
National rank #1,203
2020 · Boys
163 recorded births
National rank #1,177
Where Ansel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OR | #529 | 6 |
| WI | #678 | 6 |
| KY | #708 | 5 |
| AZ | #720 | 8 |
| MA | #789 | 5 |
| WA | #801 | 7 |
| CO | #849 | 5 |
| CA | #862 | 27 |