Ansel
Ansel is a distinctive choice, ranked #2014 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ansel in their class.
About the Name Ansel
Ansel is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #1595. The name has climbed 809 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.
Ansel is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ansel in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Ansel
- Elisabete Tavares Ansel — Elisabete Ribeiro Tavares Ansel is a Portuguese athlete specialising in the pole vault.
- Ruth Ansel — Ruth Ansel is an American graphic designer and art director.
- Ansel Williamson — Ansel Williamson was an American thoroughbred horse racing trainer and a member of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ansel
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ansel
Almost certainly the only Ansel in the class
UK Popularity (2003–2025)
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