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Ursel

OOR-zel /ˈuʊəˈzɛl/ German

At a glance

In short
Ursel is a unisex name of German origin, derived from "ursa," meaning "bear." It conveys strength and resilience, making it a fitting choice for your child.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1957 (#6,086)
Babies in 1957
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#3,795 in 1915
First recorded
1915

Meaning of Ursel

Ursel is a unisex name that has its origins in Germany. It is a variant of the more common name Ursula. In German, it is pronounced as OOR-zel (/ˈuʊəˈzɛl/). Ursel carries a sense of strength and power, as it is derived from the Latin word "ursa," meaning "bear." Bears are often associated with courage and protection, making Ursel a fitting choice for parents who want their child to have a resilient and strong-willed nature. While the name may not be widely popular in the United States, its uniqueness adds to its charm. Consider giving your child the distinctive name Ursel and watch them grow into a confident individual.

How to pronounce Ursel

German

Popularity of Ursel in the U.S.

Ursel was last recorded in the U.S. in 1957, ranked #6,086 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,795 in 1915. It first appears in the records in 1915.

Bar and line chart: Ursel in the U.S., 1915–1957. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 1915 and 5 in 1957. Line: rank among girl names, peak #3,795 in 1915, #6,086 in 1957.
  • Girls named Ursel (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1915–1957. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1915⁠–⁠1957 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
195756,086back
191854,809back
191563,795new

Notable people named Ursel

  • Ursel Bangert is a leading microscopy researcher known for pioneering techniques to study materials at the atomic scale.