What does the name Anson mean?

The name Anson means "Child of Agnes".

What is the origin of the name Anson?

Anson is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Anson?

In 2023, 134 babies were named Anson in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Anson a boy's name?

Yes, Anson is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Anson

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Births Last Year: 134 ↘

All-Time Total: 7,692

Peak Year: 2016

Anson is of English origin, derived from the surname Anson, which itself comes from the given name Anselm meaning "God's helmet" or "protected by God."

Notable Namesakes

Anson Mount - Actor known for "Hell on Wheels."
Anson Williams - Actor from "Happy Days."
Anson Carter - Former NHL player and sports analyst.
Anson Dorrance - Successful soccer coach at UNC Chapel Hill.
Anson Jones - Last President of the Republic of Texas.
Anson Burlingame - American diplomat and politician.
Anson Chan - Former Chief Secretary of Hong Kong.
Anson Funderburgh - Blues guitarist and bandleader.
Anson Adams Mount IV - Full name of actor Anson Mount.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Anson

Guy Moses Neal Abraham Teddy Geoffrey Randy Alfred

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Anson

Sally Kristin Gillian Maelani Constance Edie Effie Lois

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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