Anousone
A feminine name of Laotian origin meaning "daughter of prosperity".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Anousone. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anousone today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anousone births was 1986 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anousone. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anousone. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1986
5 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1986 SSA rank
#6,777
Tracked since 1986
Census
Anousone in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 197 people with the first name Anousone, which placed it at #38,754 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#38,754
National first-name rank
People counted
197
197 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
99.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Anousone
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Anousone is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Anousone described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Anousone at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander99.5% · 196
- Two or more races0.5% · 1
Popularity
Anousone: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anousone by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anousone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anousone
The name Anousone is believed to have its origins in the Lao language, which is spoken primarily in Laos, a country located in Southeast Asia. It is thought to be derived from the Lao words "anou," meaning "to follow," and "sone," meaning "teaching" or "instruction." Together, the name can be interpreted to mean "one who follows the teachings" or "one who adheres to instructions."
Historically, the name Anousone may have been associated with Buddhism, which has been the dominant religion in Laos for centuries. It is possible that the name was given to individuals who were dedicated to studying and following the teachings of the Buddha or other Buddhist principles. However, there is limited documented evidence of the name's specific religious or cultural significance in ancient texts or historical records.
The earliest known references to the name Anousone can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Lan Xang Kingdom in what is now modern-day Laos. One notable individual who bore this name was Anousone Phetcharat, a high-ranking official and advisor to KingPhotisarath, who ruled from 1520 to 1548. Phetcharat is believed to have played a crucial role in the administration and governance of the kingdom during that time period.
In the 18th century, another historical figure named Anousone emerged as a significant figure in Lao history. Anousone Vongsa was a prominent military leader and commander who fought against the Siamese (Thai) forces during their invasion of Laos in the late 1700s. His bravery and strategic leadership were instrumental in defending the Lao people and their territories against foreign occupation.
Moving into the 20th century, one of the most renowned individuals with the name Anousone was Anousone Sirisamphanh, a Lao politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Lao People's Democratic Republic from 1975 to 1986. He played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining diplomatic relations with other countries during the early years of the communist regime in Laos.
Another notable figure was Anousone Sadybounpheng, a Lao artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his intricate wood carvings and traditional Lao handicrafts. His works are celebrated for their intricate detail and representation of Lao cultural motifs and art forms. He lived from 1927 to 2001 and was recognized as a National Living Treasure of Laos for his contributions to preserving and promoting traditional Lao arts and crafts.
While the name Anousone is primarily associated with Lao culture and history, it has also been adopted by individuals of other ethnic backgrounds, particularly those with ties to Southeast Asian communities. However, the name's origins and earliest documented references remain rooted in the Lao language and the cultural heritage of the Lao people.
People
Anousone + last name combinations
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FAQ
Anousone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anousone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anousone going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Anousone a common name?
We classify Anousone as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anousone most popular?
The single biggest year for Anousone was 1986, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anousone is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Anousone in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 197 people with the name Anousone, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,754 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Anousone in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Anousone?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Anousone on both sides of the split. Of the 202 people counted with this name, 124 were male (61.4%) and 78 were female (38.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Anousone?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Anousone is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Anousone most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Anousone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.5% (196 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anousone in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anousone a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anousone in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anousone still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anousone in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anousone can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Anousone?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.