Ansel
Meaning
variant of Anselm, 'divine helmet, protection'
Famously borne by Ansel Adams, whose black-and-white Yosemite views defined American landscape photography.
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Ansel peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Ansel
Most people given the name Ansel in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Ansel deep dive
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