How old is someone named Anson?
The average Anson is 25 years old.
Half of all living Ansons are between 10 and 38.
When was Anson popular?
Anson is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2016.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 25 | 0 |
| 1910s | 214 | 0 |
| 1920s | 263 | 0 |
| 1930s | 149 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 215 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 237 | 160 |
| 1960s | 332 | 270 |
| 1970s | 635 | 570 |
| 1980s | 728 | 680 |
| 1990s | 557 | 540 |
| 2000s | 1,290 | 1,300 |
| 2010s | 2,296 | 2,300 |
| 2020s | 876 | 870 |
How many Ansons are still alive?
About 6,800 Ansons are alive in the US today. That's 85% of the roughly 7,900 babies named Anson since 1880.
Most Ansons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Anson?
About two in five living Ansons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Anson an old name?
Not really. Anson is younger than 59 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Anson will be 36 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Anson a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Ansons are men.
Names the same age as Anson
NAME TWIN
Anson's name twin is Ephraim. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ephraim's age curve is the closest match to Anson's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Anson
How old is the average Anson?
The average Anson in the US is 25 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Anson?
About 6,800 Ansons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,900 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Anson most popular?
In 2016, when about 300 baby boys were named Anson.
Is Anson a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 40% of living Ansons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this