Holding steady.
Popularity of Mansel since 1913
Babies named Mansel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mansel's real moment was 1916.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 87 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mansel is a rare English name with origins as a surname for someone who lived at a manor house. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913, reaching its peak year of usage in 1916. Since then, its use has been sporadic and it has never ranked among the most popular names. In 2025, it remains a stable but rare choice, with no geographic concentration in any state. Its meaning and surname style give it a distinct, old-fashioned appeal.
Mansel is an English surname derived from Old French 'manse' (dwelling) plus the diminutive suffix '-el', denoting a small manor or estate. It was historically a place name for families who lived near such a property. As a given name, it gained brief use in the early 20th century, primarily in the United States, but never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Man
Variants: Mancel
Sibling names for Mansel
Names that share Mansel's style, for a brother or sister.
