Anson

Anson - A very unique male name

Anson appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1312. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Anson and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Anson? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Anson. The baby boy name Anson was given to 38 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1902 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 38,586 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Anson peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 797.

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Anson is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Anson is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #918 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,298.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Anson is where you live.

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Anson origin and meaning

English surname

A transferred English surname, usually read as 'son of Anne' (or of Agnes in some families) — the exact patronymic varies

Anson is a surname turned given name; surname dictionaries differ on whether a given family's Anson means son of Anne or son of Agnes, so a single derivation cannot be attested for the name as a whole. It has been used since 1914, peaked recently in 2016, and has fallen sharply since 2020.

Origin uncertain

Anson is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Anson

We've found the following names that sound similar to Anson, sorted by popularity.

Anakin / Ayomikun / Anisjon /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Anson

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Anson a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Anson?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AN-sun · /ˈænsən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ansen — A rare simplified spelling.

Famous bearers

• Anson Mount — American actor who played Captain Pike in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (b. 1973) Contemporary

Style

SurnameClassic

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Anson for a crisp, preppy surname name that is familiar but uncommon. It has dropped back since its 2016 peak.

Worth knowing

• Often confused with Anton, Ansel and Hanson.