How Many People Are Named Ancil?
Complete statistics for the name Ancil: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ancil is a very rare male name, with only 323 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,021,096 Americans. The majority of those named Ancil are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 88All 1,099 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1920Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ancil Through the Generations
Throughout the generations, Ancil has remained a stable, classic name with its peak popularity in 1920 when 35 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Ancil is 88, with 89% of them being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, cherished by an older generation and rarely seen among younger demographics.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ancil's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ancil
How Many People Have the Name Ancil?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 185 people in the United States currently share the name Ancil. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,791,618 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ancil a Common or Rare Name?
Ancil is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ancil Mean?
Ancil means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ancil in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ancil Most Popular?
The name Ancil reached peak popularity in 1920, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ancil?
Approximately 185 people named Ancil live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 185. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,791,618 Americans.
Is Ancil a rare name?
Ancil is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,791,618 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ancil mean?
Ancil means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ancil more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ancil are male and 0% are female.
When was Ancil most popular?
Ancil peaked in 1920 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.