Anson Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAN-sun / ˈæn.sənEnglish; Scottish
Meaning
English: son of Ann; Scottish: son of the divine
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Anson has roots in both English and Scottish cultures. It is derived from a surname that originally indicated lineage, specifically 'son of Ann.' The name has been used since the 19th century and has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries. It reflects a trend of using surnames as first names.
Trend Summary
Anson has seen a moderate increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ansen
- Ansonn
International Variants
- Anson (English)
- Anson (Scottish)
Famous people named Anson
Anson Mount is an American actor known for his roles in television series such as 'Hell on Wheels.'.
Anson Williams is an American actor and director, best recognized for his role as Potsie Weber on 'Happy Days.'.
Anson Dorrance is a renowned American soccer coach, known for his successful tenure at the University of North Carolina.
Anson Chan is a prominent Hong Kong politician who served as the Chief Secretary for Administration.
Fictional characters named Anson
Anson is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II,' known for his role in the storyline.
Anson is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' where he appears as a schoolmate.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anson was first seen in the United States in 1880. Anson has ranked as high as #1122 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Anson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Anson (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 26 | |
| TX | 14 | |
| NY | 9 | |
| OH | 9 | |
| IN | 7 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 10 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 9 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1891 | 10 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 8 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1905 | 13 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1915 | 33 |
| 1916 | 31 |
| 1917 | 27 |
| 1918 | 27 |
| 1919 | 29 |
| 1920 | 21 |
| 1921 | 41 |
| 1922 | 30 |
| 1923 | 24 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1925 | 23 |
| 1926 | 31 |
| 1927 | 26 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 23 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 20 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 25 |
| 1942 | 30 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 27 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1947 | 20 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 28 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 31 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1957 | 32 |
| 1958 | 30 |
| 1959 | 26 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 33 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 24 |
| 1964 | 41 |
| 1965 | 45 |
| 1966 | 35 |
| 1967 | 44 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 45 |
| 1970 | 46 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 46 |
| 1973 | 40 |
| 1974 | 47 |
| 1975 | 63 |
| 1976 | 92 |
| 1977 | 123 |
| 1978 | 90 |
| 1979 | 62 |
| 1980 | 105 |
| 1981 | 93 |
| 1982 | 71 |
| 1983 | 63 |
| 1984 | 72 |
| 1985 | 68 |
| 1986 | 64 |
| 1987 | 72 |
| 1988 | 71 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 58 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 45 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 57 |
| 1997 | 70 |
| 1998 | 62 |
| 1999 | 69 |
| 2000 | 81 |
| 2001 | 101 |
| 2002 | 98 |
| 2003 | 111 |
| 2004 | 137 |
| 2005 | 136 |
| 2006 | 132 |
| 2007 | 146 |
| 2008 | 181 |
| 2009 | 167 |
| 2010 | 141 |
| 2011 | 156 |
| 2012 | 159 |
| 2013 | 205 |
| 2014 | 282 |
| 2015 | 287 |
| 2016 | 302 |
| 2017 | 295 |
| 2018 | 246 |
| 2019 | 218 |
| 2020 | 189 |
| 2021 | 152 |
| 2022 | 158 |
| 2023 | 148 |
| 2024 | 134 |