Boy · #3,645 in 2026

Mansell

Mansell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Clint Mansell, British musician and composer Chris Mansell, Australian poet Christian Mansell, Australian racing driver Francis Mansell (1579–1665), Principal of Jesus College, Oxford Gerard Mansell (1921–2010), Managing Director of External Broadcasting and Deputy Director-General of the BBC Greg Mansell, British racing driver Henry…

Current Rank
#3,645
Peak Rank
#3,825 (1915)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1915
First Year
1935
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#3825
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mansell

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Mansell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Clint Mansell, British musician and composer Chris Mansell, Australian poet Christian Mansell, Australian racing driver Francis Mansell (1579–1665), Principal of Jesus College, Oxford Gerard Mansell (1921–2010), Managing Director of External Broadcasting and Deputy Director-General of the BBC Greg Mansell, British racing driver Henry…

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The Story of Mansell

Mansell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 5 Mansells were born — ranking #3,825 that year. As of 2026, Mansell ranks #3,645 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Mansells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Mansell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mansell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mansell

What does the name Mansell mean?
Mansell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Clint Mansell, British musician and composer Chris Mansell, Australian poet Christian Mansell, Australian racing driver Francis Mansell (1579–1665), Principal of Jesus College, Oxford Gerard Mansell (1921–2010), Managing Director of External Broadcasting and Deputy Director-General of the BBC Greg Mansell, British racing driver Henry…
How popular is Mansell in 2026?
In 2026, Mansell ranks #3,645 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Mansell most popular?
Mansell reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #3,825 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Mansell a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Mansell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Mansell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mansell include Abert, Adelore, Ausby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mansell

Mansell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Mansell's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #3,825. Use the chart and map above to compare Mansell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.