Anson Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-sun /ˈæn.sən/
Origin: English; Scottish
Meaning: English: son of Ann; Scottish: son of the divine
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Anson has its roots in the Old English name "Anneson," which translates to "son of Anne." The name Anne itself is derived from the Hebrew name "Hannah," meaning "grace" or "favor." This lineage reflects a linguistic journey through various languages, including Hebrew, Latin, and Old French, before arriving in Middle English as Anson. The transition into English occurred during the medieval period, where surnames began to evolve into given names, particularly in the context of familial lineage.
Historically, the name Anson has been associated with notable figures, particularly in the 18th century. One prominent individual was Admiral George Anson, who gained fame for his naval exploits during the War of Jenkins' Ear and for circumnavigating the globe between 1740 and 1744.
His achievements contributed to the name's recognition in British maritime history. Additionally, the name appears in various historical records and documents, reflecting its usage among the English gentry and nobility.
Culturally, Anson carries connotations of nobility and strength, likely influenced by its association with military and maritime leadership. The name has also been linked to the tradition of naming children after ancestors, thereby reinforcing familial connections.
While diminutive forms such as "Ansy" may arise in informal contexts, the name Anson itself has maintained a distinct identity throughout its history. Overall, Anson embodies a blend of grace and strength, rooted in its etymological origins and historical significance.
Famous people named Anson
In this section, you will find notable people named Anson. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Anson who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Anson who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Anson Mount is an actor best known for Hell on Wheels, Star Trek: Discovery, and Inhumans.
Anson Williams is an actor and director best known for Happy Days, The Love Boat, and his work in television directing.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anson was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Anson has ranked as high as #1677 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, 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)
The name Anson is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Anson was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Anson.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | 94 | 0 |
| 2024 | 135 | 135 | 0 |
| 2023 | 148 | 148 | 0 |
| 2022 | 158 | 158 | 0 |
| 2021 | 152 | 152 | 0 |
| 2020 | 189 | 189 | 0 |
| 2019 | 218 | 218 | 0 |
| 2018 | 246 | 246 | 0 |
| 2017 | 295 | 295 | 0 |
| 2016 | 302 | 302 | 0 |
| 2015 | 287 | 287 | 0 |
| 2014 | 282 | 282 | 0 |
| 2013 | 205 | 205 | 0 |
| 2012 | 159 | 159 | 0 |
| 2011 | 161 | 156 | 5 |
| 2010 | 141 | 141 | 0 |
| 2009 | 167 | 167 | 0 |
| 2008 | 181 | 181 | 0 |
| 2007 | 146 | 146 | 0 |
| 2006 | 132 | 132 | 0 |
| 2005 | 136 | 136 | 0 |
| 2004 | 137 | 137 | 0 |
| 2003 | 111 | 111 | 0 |
| 2002 | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| 2001 | 101 | 101 | 0 |
| 2000 | 81 | 81 | 0 |
| 1999 | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| 1998 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 1997 | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 1996 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 1995 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1994 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1993 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1992 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 1991 | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| 1990 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 1989 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1988 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1987 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 1986 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| 1985 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 1984 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 1983 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| 1982 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1981 | 93 | 93 | 0 |
| 1980 | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| 1979 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 1978 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 1977 | 123 | 123 | 0 |
| 1976 | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| 1975 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| 1974 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1973 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1972 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1971 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1970 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1969 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 1968 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1967 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1966 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1965 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 1964 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1963 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1962 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1961 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1960 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1959 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1958 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1957 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1956 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1955 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1954 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1953 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1952 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1951 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1950 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1949 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1948 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1947 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1946 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1945 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1944 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1943 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1942 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1941 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1940 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1939 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1938 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1937 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1936 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1935 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1934 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1933 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1932 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1931 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1930 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1929 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1928 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1927 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1926 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1925 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1924 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1923 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1922 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1921 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1920 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1919 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1918 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1917 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1916 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1915 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1914 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1913 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1912 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1911 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1910 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1905 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1903 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1900 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1897 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1895 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1894 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1893 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1892 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1891 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1889 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1887 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1886 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1885 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1884 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1883 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1882 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1881 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1880 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Top States for Anson (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 26 | |
| TX | 14 | |
| NY | 9 | |
| OH | 9 | |
| IN | 7 | |
| TN | 5 | |
| GA | 5 |