Is Andersen a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Andersen is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Andersen?

It’s currently ranked #901 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Andersen?

AN-der-sen · IPA: /ˈændərsən/

Andersen Unisex

Popularity: #901 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAN-der-sen / ˈændərsən

Danish; Norwegian; Swedish

Meaning

Son of Anders

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Andersen is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Anders, which is a Scandinavian form of Andrew. It has been commonly used in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The name reflects a tradition of naming children after their fathers, a practice prevalent in many cultures. Andersen is also associated with Hans Christian Andersen, a famous Danish author known for his fairy tales.

Trend Summary

The name Andersen has seen moderate popularity in the United States, often associated with Scandinavian heritage.

Variants

Andersson
Anders

International Variants

Anders (Swedish)
Andersson (Swedish)
Andersen (Danish)
Anders (Norwegian)

Famous people named Andersen

Andersen Cooper is an American journalist and television personality, known for his work on CNN.

Andersen Varejao is a Brazilian former professional basketball player who played in the NBA.

Andersen Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former UFC Middleweight Champion.

Fictional characters named Andersen

Andersen is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt', serving as a minor character in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Andersen was first seen in the United States in 1988. Andersen has ranked as high as #1344 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Andersen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Andersen (2021)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	50%
FL	5	50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1988	5
1991	7
1992	11
1993	8
1994	6
1995	6
1996	12
1997	20
1998	16
1999	8
2000	16
2001	10
2002	11
2003	21
2004	17
2005	27
2006	35
2007	49
2008	43
2009	49
2010	39
2011	39
2012	38
2013	42
2014	39
2015	50
2016	49
2017	46
2018	44
2019	35
2020	30
2021	26
2022	29
2023	15
2024	23