Anson
Meaning: One who works with stone; a stoneworker
Origin: Old French maçon — an occupational surname for a stonemason
Gender: Boy
Rank in Canada: #758
Total births: 606
History: Anson peaked in 1990s and 2000s Canada, a son of Ann meaning popular across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.
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| Current rank (2024) | #1038 |
| Babies named Anson in 2024 | 10 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 606 |
| Peak year | 2005 (24 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #317 |
| Years in records | 1918–2024 (48 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 490 spots |
Frequently asked about Anson
What does the name Anson mean?
Anson means “One who works with stone; a stoneworker” from Old French maçon — an occupational surname for a stonemason roots.
What is the origin of the name Anson?
Anson has Old French maçon — an occupational surname for a stonemason origin. The traditional meaning is “One who works with stone; a stoneworker”.
How popular is Anson in Canada?
Anson ranked #1038 in Canada in 2024 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Anson most popular?
Anson peaked in 2005 with 24 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Anson a boy or girl name?
Anson is predominantly a boys' name in Canada — over 90% of Ansons in registered births are male.
Is the name Anson rising or falling in popularity?
Anson has fallen 490 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #548 in 2019 to #1038 in 2024.
How long has Anson been recorded in Canada?
Anson appears in birth records in Canada across 48 years — from 1918 through 2024.