Anson

English

"son of Anne"

Anson Origin and Meaning

The name Anson is a boy's name of English origin meaning "son of Anne".

Anson has always been rare, though you might think of actor Anson Williams, best known for playing Potsie Weber on 1970s sitcom Happy Days. As a direct result of the show's popularity, Anson charted in the US Top 1000 from 1976 to 1981.

Now a new generation of parents is discovering this English surname name. Anson could substitute for fading favorites like Alan and Austin. The name reentered the US Top 1000 in 2013 after a long absence.

Anson Rank in US Top 1000

# 980 in the US

Anson Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1130 on Nameberry

Anson Popularity

• 980 US 2019
• 1130 Nameberry 2024
• 284 Unique 2023
• 613 Future 2028

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Famous People Named Anson

• Anson Adams Mount American actor
• Anson Williams (born Anson William Heimlich) American actor
• Anson Jones last President of the Republic of Texas
• Anson Horace Carter Canadian professional hockey player
• Anson "Tiger" Hu Chinese pop singer
• Anson Phelps Stokes American philanthropist
• Anson Maria Elizabeth Chan (Fang On sang), female former Chief Secretary of Hong Kong
• Cap Anson American baseball player

Anson in Pop Culture

• Anson Wheeler character in the 2008 film "Role Models" played by Seann William Scott