Anson
Pronunciation: [ ANS-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Anson first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 5 babies have been named Anson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,145 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,145
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Anson
Anson is a girl name .
Is Anson a boy or girl name? Anson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,145 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,396. Anson is more commonly used as a boy name.
Anson is currently ranked #48,145 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anson include Ans, Any, Anie, and Anskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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