Anson
How to say it: AN-sun · /ˈænsən/
English surname meaning 'son of Ann'; used as a given name with a strong, confident feel.
Anson was the 1,438th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 94 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 66% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,993 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,438 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 94 |
| Share of births | 1 in 35,269 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −66% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,993 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Anson peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Anson is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Anson
- Anson Mount (born 1973)American actor
- Anson Williams (born 1949)American actor and director
- Anson Carter (born 1974)Canadian ice hockey player
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