9,042births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2016Peak · British Columbia
#581British Columbia 2023
Anson is a boy name family recorded 9,042 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in British Columbia (#581 in 2023). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2016, at 55.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Anson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson | English | 7,937 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1728 | 2017 | ▼ 63 % |
| Anson | English | 606 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1033 | 2005 | ▼ 51 % |
| Anson | English | 230 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #581 | 2016 | ▼ 58 % |
| Anson | English | 140 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2017 | – |
| Anson | English | 129 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2659 | 2023 | new |
Questions about Anson
How popular is the name Anson?
In 2023 it ranked #581 in British Columbia. Official registers record 9,042 births across 5 countries.
When was Anson most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2016, at 55.5 births per 100,000.
Is Anson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Anson is a boy name.