Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Ancel
//ənˈsɛl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19195 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ancel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ancel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ancel |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 22 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1928 | 19 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |
Ancel through the decades
- Ancel peaked in 1919, when 25 babies were named Ancel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2007–2019), use of Ancel has risen 19% compared to the 10 years before that.