Anson

Anson is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 134 boys in the United States.

Anson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Anson

Anson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Anson first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #598 in 1881, and in 2024 134 babies received the name — 7,837 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anson in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#598 in 1881
Peak year
2016
Babies named Anson in 2024
134
Total since 1880
7,837

Anson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1800 in 2023
Babies named Anson in 2025
8
Total since 1996
159

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anson mean?

The meaning of Anson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Anson a boy or girl name?

Anson is a boy name. In 2024, 134 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anson?

Anson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Anson?

Anson first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #598 in 1881, and 134 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].