Anderson
How to say it: AN-dur-sun · /ˈændərsən/
Patronymic surname meaning 'son of Andrew'; Andrew derives from Greek Andreas meaning 'manly, brave'.
Anderson was the 359th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 898 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 25% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #414 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #359 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 898 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,584 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −25% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #414 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
The 2010s marked the top for Anderson, now a step past its peak. Use holds close to that level for now, but a slight dip is forecast.
What goes with it
Sturdy and resonant with soft currents and a strong bearing. Harrison and Sullivan match in tone.
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Nicknames
- Andy
- Anders
- Ander
- Sonny
Other spellings
Honouring a Anderson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Anderson is about 1 in 150.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Portuguese, Swedish.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Anderson
- Anderson (born 1988)Brazilian association football player
- Anderson Cooper (born 1967)American journalist
- Anderson Silva (born 1975)Brazilian mixed martial artist
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