Anson
From Ann + -son (the former word is a diminutive).
Every Anson since 1880 — 7,937 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anson
Anson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,728 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 7,937 American babies have been named Anson. Its peak came in 2016, when 302 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 94 | #1,728 |
| 2024 | — | — | 135 | #1,387 |
| 2023 | — | — | 148 | #1,294 |
| 2022 | — | — | 158 | #1,246 |
| 2021 | — | — | 152 | #1,254 |
| 2020 | — | — | 189 | #1,058 |
| 2019 | — | — | 218 | #978 |
| 2018 | — | — | 246 | #885 |
| 2017 | — | — | 295 | #789 |
| 2016 | — | — | 302 | #785 |
| 2015 | — | — | 287 | #804 |
| 2014 | — | — | 282 | #809 |
| 2013 | — | — | 205 | #974 |
| 2012 | — | — | 159 | #1,151 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,027 | 156 | #1,152 |
| 2010 | — | — | 141 | #1,245 |
| 2009 | — | — | 167 | #1,105 |
| 2008 | — | — | 181 | #1,049 |
| 2007 | — | — | 146 | #1,206 |
| 2006 | — | — | 132 | #1,265 |
| 2005 | — | — | 136 | #1,170 |
| 2004 | — | — | 137 | #1,145 |
| 2003 | — | — | 111 | #1,277 |
| 2002 | — | — | 98 | #1,346 |
| 2001 | — | — | 101 | #1,298 |
| 2000 | — | — | 81 | #1,497 |
| 1995 | — | — | 48 | #1,802 |
| 1990 | — | — | 58 | #1,486 |
| 1985 | — | — | 68 | #1,125 |
| 1980 | — | — | 105 | #867 |
| 1975 | — | — | 63 | #1,042 |
| 1970 | — | — | 46 | #1,222 |
| 1965 | — | — | 45 | #1,108 |
| 1960 | — | — | 19 | #1,860 |
| 1955 | — | — | 31 | #1,371 |
| 1950 | — | — | 13 | #2,116 |
| 1945 | — | — | 22 | #1,408 |
| 1940 | — | — | 22 | #1,435 |
| 1935 | — | — | 20 | #1,542 |
| 1930 | — | — | 12 | #2,301 |
| 1925 | — | — | 23 | #1,587 |
| 1920 | — | — | 21 | #1,700 |
| 1915 | — | — | 33 | #1,125 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,600 |
| 1905 | — | — | 13 | #666 |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,171 |
| 1895 | — | — | 6 | #982 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 9 | #645 |
| 1880 | — | — | 10 | #603 |
Famous people named Anson
- Anson Mount Actor · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anson mean?
From Ann + -son (the former word is a diminutive).
How popular is the name Anson in 2025?
Anson ranked #1,728 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anson?
7,937 babies have been named Anson in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anson most popular?
Anson peaked in 2016, when 302 newborns received the name.
Is Anson a boy or girl name?
Anson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anson rising or falling?
Anson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anson?
Well-known people named Anson include Anson Mount (actor).