How Many People Are Named Anson?
Complete statistics for the name Anson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Anson, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 49,317 Americans today. With around 6,691 people named Anson alive in the US, it's a genuinely modern choice, with 58% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 7,832 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Anson Through the Generations
Anson has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 302 births. Today, the average Anson is 35 years old, with 4,568 under 30, 1,868 between 30 and 60, and 1,396 over 60. This distribution highlights its status as a newer-generation name, favored by parents looking for something unique yet strong.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Anson's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Anson
How Many People Have the Name Anson?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,682 people in the United States currently share the name Anson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,019 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Anson a Common or Rare Name?
Anson is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Anson Mean?
Anson means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Anson in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Anson Most Popular?
The name Anson reached peak popularity in 2016, with 302 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Anson?
Approximately 3,682 people named Anson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,682. That works out to roughly 1 in 90,019 Americans.
Is Anson a rare name?
Anson is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,019 Americans has this name.
What does the name Anson mean?
Anson means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Anson more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Anson are male and 0% are female.
When was Anson most popular?
Anson peaked in 2016 with 302 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.