Ansel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2355 in 2003 with 45 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 186 births ranking #1138. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 136.8%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 43,895 boys born was named Ansel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.