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Ansel
Ansel is a Germanic name meaning 'godly' or 'divine.' It carries a sense of creativity and artistic flair, often evoking imagery of beauty and nature. Those named Ansel may be seen as thoughtful and imaginative individuals.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,811 |
| Gender | Male (37% / 63%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | German, English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
SC — 28%CA — 27%TX — 17%NY — 16%CO — 11%
Notable People
Ansel Adams (Photographer, known for black-and-white landscape photography) · Ansel Elgort (Actor, known for *Baby Driver*) · Anselm Kiefer (Artist, known for painting and installation art) · Anselm Feuerbach (Painter, known for his classicist works) · Ansel Elgort (Actor, known for *The Fault in Our Stars*)
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