Ancel

Boy name

Ancel has been given to 751 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It peaked in 1919.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

751

Peak year

1919 (25 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1883

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Ancel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Angelunisex

366,174 babies since 1888

Anselboy

4,811 babies since 1882

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FAQ

How popular is the name Ancel?

Ancel has been given to 751 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ancel peak?

Ancel peaked in 1919, when 25 babies were given the name.

Is Ancel a girl or boy name?

Ancel is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Ancel are boys).

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