unisex name
Ersel
UR-sul (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 352
Ersel is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 25% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1953 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1919, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1911.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ersel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 111 |
| 1920s | 135 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 12 |
How Popular Is Ersel?
In 1953, Ersel was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ersel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ersel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ersel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ersel
- English UR-sul
Sibling Names for Ersel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ersel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ersel
How popular is the name Ersel?
In 1953, Ersel was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ersel a girl's or a boy's name?
Ersel is used for both girls and boys. About 25% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Ersel?
Ersel has 2 syllables.
When was Ersel most popular?
Ersel peaked in 1919, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.