Holding steady.
Popularity of Ersel since 1911
Babies named Ersel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 37 | 74 |
| 1920s | 41 | 94 |
| 1930s | 5 | 55 |
| 1940s | 5 | 29 |
| 1950s | 0 | 12 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ersel is a rare unisex name first recorded in the United States in 1913. Its peak year of usage was 1916, but it has remained extremely uncommon, never appearing in the top 1000. The name's origin is uncertain, possibly a variant of Ursula or a Modern English coinage. In Turkish, Ersel means 'brave'. Given its scarcity, Ersel offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unusual name with a subtle vintage feel from the 1910s.
Ersel is a rare name of uncertain derivation. It may have emerged as a variant of Ursula (Latin for 'little she-bear') or as a modern coinage combining elements like 'Er' (possibly from names such as Ernest) and 'sel' (a common suffix). In Turkish, Ersel is a masculine name meaning 'brave man'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1913 but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ers, Sel
Sibling names for Ersel
Names that share Ersel's style, for a brother or sister.
