Ansel
How to say it: AN-sul · /ˈænsəl/
German from 'ans' god + 'helm' helmet meaning 'divine protection' - known from photographer Ansel Adams.
Ansel was the 1,012th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 186 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 17% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #998 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,012 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 186 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,824 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +17% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #998 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing still in the 2020s, Ansel is enjoying its strongest stretch yet. Further gains seem ahead in the near future.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy, Ansel has a hushed and mellow character. Silas shares its understated style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ansel is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Ansel
- Ansel Elgort (born 1994)American actor, singer, DJ and record producer
- Ansel Adams (1902–1984)American photographer and environmentalist
- Ansel Haugsjaa (born 2004)American luger
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