Anderson
Anderson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæn.dɚ.sən/
Meaning and origin of Anderson
Root meaning: “Andrew”
- A male given name.
Etymology
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.
How popular is Anderson?
Since 1880, 1,655 girls and 33,991 boys in the U.S. have been named Anderson (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1243 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #215 in 1882. In 2025 it ranked #363 for boys, with 1,079 babies given the name.
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Anderson FAQ
What does the name Anderson mean?
Anderson traces back to a root meaning "Andrew". A male given name. 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.
What is the origin of the name Anderson?
Anderson is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Anderson?
Since 1880, 1,655 girls and 33,991 boys in the U.S. have been named Anderson (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1243 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #215 in 1882. In 2025 it ranked #363 for boys, with 1,079 babies given the name.
Is Anderson a boy or girl name?
Anderson is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,655 girls and 33,991 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.