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Ansen

♂ Boy

Pronounced AN-sən /ˈæn.sən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Anson — variously 'son of Agnes/Anne' and 'son of Hand', with a possible link to Germanic ans, 'a god'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Anne; a god's name: Ansen spells Anson. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Anson — variously 'son of Agnes/Anne' and 'son of Hand', with a possible link to Germanic ans, 'a god'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5899 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 273

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419772024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ansen is a spelling of Anson — an English surname, variously 'son of Agnes/Anne', 'son of Hand', with a possible link to the Germanic ans, 'a god' (as in Anselm; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern surname-name; the -en styling personalizes it (nickname Ans).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, son-of-Anne-or-a-god's-name at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Anson variously means 'son of Agnes/Anne', 'son of Hand', and carries a possible link to Germanic ans, 'a god' — Ansen is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note).
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Anson — routes layered

Variations

AnsonAnsynHanson

Nicknames

Ans

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ansen mean?

Ansen spells Anson — variously 'son of Agnes/Anne'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ansen?

It's said AN-sən /ˈæn.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ansen a boy or girl name?

Ansen is a boy's name.

How popular is Ansen?

Ansen is a rare name in the U.S.

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