Ansel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1128 in 2018 with 171 recorded births. This places Ansel in the top 8% 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 800.0%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 10,617 boys born was named Ansel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.