Anderson: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AN-der-suhn · 3 syllables
From Middle English Ander (“Andrew”) + -son, after Saint Andrew, patron saint of Scotland. In the United States, sometimes an anglicization of Danish and Norwegian Andersen or Swedish Andersson.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- AN-der-suhn
- US rank (2025)
- #363
- US babies a year
- about 1,144 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback
How popular is Anderson?
Anderson was the #363 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,079 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #363 |
| Scotland | #599 |
| Canada | #763 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Anderson?
Half of US adults named Anderson are older than 27; most are between 18 and 79. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Anderson
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Anderson have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Sandro
- Carla
- Belinda
- Lawrence
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Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Anderson
How do you pronounce Anderson?
Anderson is pronounced AN-der-suhn.
How popular is the name Anderson?
Anderson was the #363 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,079 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Anderson?
Half of US adults named Anderson are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 79.