How Many People Are Named Mansel?

Complete statistics for the name Mansel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mansel
Very Rare
Welsh

Mansel, a very rare male name, only 45 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 7,261,769 Americans. The vast majority, 100%, are over 60, showing how this name is firmly rooted in older generations.

~578
Living in US
1 in 573,442
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Welsh origin, meaning 'steward'
🌐
Origin
Welsh
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

934
Worldwide Bearers
#264,552
Global Rank
🇬🇧 Wales
323
🇺🇸 United States
314
🇬🇧 England
100
🇨🇦 Canada
62
🇮🇷 Iran
23
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
18
🇮🇳 India
14
🇵🇭 Philippines
10
🇿🇦 South Africa
8
🇧🇷 Brazil
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
45 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
280
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 280 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
82

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mansel Through the Generations

Mansel, a Welsh name, has seen its peak popularity in 1924 with 18 births. Since then, it's remained stable, with no significant fluctuations in usage. Today, there are 45 people named Mansel living in the United States, all of whom are over 60 years old. This age skew highlights the name's historical roots and its association with the older generation, where it's considered a classic, old-school choice.

✨ Similar Names to Mansel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mansel's Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Mansel

How Many People Have the Name Mansel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 578 people in the United States currently share the name Mansel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 573,442 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mansel a Common or Rare Name?

Mansel 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 Mansel Mean?

Mansel means "Welsh origin, meaning 'steward'" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mansel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Mansel Most Popular?

The name Mansel reached peak popularity in 1924, with 18 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 Mansel?

Approximately 578 people named Mansel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 578. That works out to roughly 1 in 573,442 Americans.

Is Mansel a rare name?

Mansel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 573,442 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mansel mean?

Mansel means "Welsh origin, meaning 'steward'" and comes from Welsh origins.

Is Mansel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mansel are male and 0% are female.

When was Mansel most popular?

Mansel peaked in 1924 with 18 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US578
All-Time Births578
1 in X1 in 573,442
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1924
World Rank#264,552
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.