Anson is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1728 in 2025 with 94 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 302 births ranking #785. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 64.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 18,171 boys born was named Anson. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.