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The name Anson peaked for girls at #17026 in 2011. Anson is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

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

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

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The name Anson is currently ranked #980 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #598 in 1881. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in ANSON, ANSON, and ANSON. Anson is occasionally used for girls in 2011.

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