Ansel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3153 in 2000 with 27 recorded births. This places Ansel in the top 26% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 186 births ranking #1138. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 42.1%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 72,738 boys born was named Ansel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.