Anson
Anson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Agnes or son of Ann.
Origin and history
Anson is an English surname turned given name traditionally meaning 'son of Agnes' or 'son of Ann'. It has a long history of moderate, steady usage in the United States. Today, it offers a familiar yet uncommon alternative to names like Jackson or Harrison.
Popularity in the United States
7,932 babies in the United States have been named Anson since 1880. It ranks #1361 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1147.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.4 %)
- TX (18.2 %)
- NY (16.1 %)
- NC (4 %)
- OH (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 76 |
| 1890-1900 | 44 |
| 1900-1910 | 25 |
| 1910-1920 | 214 |
| 1920-1930 | 263 |
| 1930-1940 | 149 |
| 1940-1950 | 215 |
| 1950-1960 | 237 |
| 1960-1970 | 332 |
| 1970-1980 | 635 |
| 1980-1990 | 728 |
| 1990-2000 | 557 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,290 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,291 |
| 2020-2029 | 876 |
Famous people named Anson
- Anson Mount: Actor
- Anson Williams: Actor, Director
- Anson Anson: Diplomat, Politician
Nicknames
Sonny, Ance
Fun facts
- Anson originated as a medieval English surname meaning 'son of Agnes' or 'son of Annes'.
- The name has appeared consistently in official U.S. birth records since the late 19th century.