Ansu
A boy's name of African origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Ansu is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2006 to 2016, Ansu has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Ansu is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ansu is a boy's baby name of West African origin, particularly associated with Mandé-speaking communities of Guinea and neighboring countries. It is a traditional given name with historical roots in that region's naming culture.
In recent years, the name has gained wider recognition through Ansu Fati, the Spanish-Guinean footballer who became FC Barcelona's youngest-ever scorer. The name carries both cultural heritage and a quietly modern sporting pulse.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Ansu is rooted in the African tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2006 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Ansu’s rarity (10 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ansu has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | — |
| 2000s | 5 | — |
The Story of Ansu
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Ansu is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Ansu are most likely born between 2006 and 2016.
How rare is Ansu?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ansu is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2000s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2006–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | #12314 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12158 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2016