Anson
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning son of Agnes.
Babies a year
293
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#2664
8 babies
How Anson has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #802 |
| 2016 | #785 |
| 2017 | #789 |
| 2018 | #884 |
| 2019 | #978 |
In 2025, 8 babies in England and Wales were named Anson. In the US, 293 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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