boy's name
Ans
AHNS (Dutch)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 33
Ans is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2009 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Ans is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2006, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2003.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ans Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 33 |
How Popular Is Ans?
In 2009, Ans was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ans
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ans Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ans over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ans
- Dutch AHNS
Sibling Names for Ans
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ans — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ans
How popular is the name Ans?
In 2009, Ans was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Ans a girl's or a boy's name?
Ans is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ans?
Ans has 1 syllable.
When was Ans most popular?
Ans peaked in 2006, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.