Ancil
Ancil is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Divine helmet or follower, potentially a variant of Ansel.
Origin and history
Ancil is a rare masculine name of English and Old French origin, likely functioning as a variant of Ansel or derived from the Medieval surname Anschetil. Historically used in small numbers in the United States, it reached peak usage in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is exceptionally rare and seldom recorded in recent birth data.
Popularity in the United States
1,099 babies in the United States have been named Ancil since 1880. It ranks #3590 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (69.7 %)
- TN (13.3 %)
- WV (6.1 %)
- IN (4.2 %)
- AR (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 166 |
| 1920-1930 | 252 |
| 1930-1940 | 215 |
| 1940-1950 | 174 |
| 1950-1960 | 109 |
| 1960-1970 | 63 |
| 1970-1980 | 36 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 15 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Ancil saw its peak usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries before becoming extremely rare.
- The name is often connected to Old French or Germanic roots, likely sharing origins with names like Anselm or Ansel.