Ancle is an uncommon given name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'ancilla', meaning 'servant girl'. It was occasionally used as a female name during the medieval period in Europe but has since fallen out of fashion and is now rarely encountered. The name may evoke feelings of historical significance or uniqueness due to its rarity today.
The name Ancle experienced notable fluctuations in popularity from 1915 to 1924, with a total of 38 babies given this name during these years. The peak years were 1915 and 1921, both seeing seven births, while the lowest occurred in 1916 with only five births. Interestingly, there was a jump from six births in 1918 to another six in 1919 before peaking again at seven in 1921, suggesting a brief resurgence in popularity during this period.