Anderson Boy

Popularity: #342 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-der-sun /ˈændərsən/

Origin: English; Scandinavian

Meaning: Son of Andrew

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Anderson is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name "Andersson," which means "son of Anders." The name Anders itself is a variant of the Greek name "Andreas," meaning "manly" or "brave." The Greek "Andreas" was adopted into Latin as "Andreas" and later into Old French, which influenced its passage into English. The name Anderson entered the English language primarily through the influence of Scandinavian settlers in England during the Viking Age, particularly from the 8th to the 11th centuries, when Norse culture significantly impacted the British Isles.

Historically, the name Anderson has been associated with various notable figures. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in England can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various forms in legal documents and records.

The name gained further prominence through notable individuals such as Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish author known for his fairy tales, whose works were widely translated and celebrated in the 19th century. Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints and religious figures, contributing to its historical significance.

Culturally, the name Anderson has resonated in various contexts, often symbolizing strength and lineage due to its patronymic nature. In many cultures, surnames that denote "son of" have been significant in tracing family heritage and lineage.

The name has also been associated with various traditions and customs, particularly in Scandinavian countries, where it reflects familial connections and ancestry. The diminutive form "Andy" has emerged as a common nickname, further embedding the name in cultural contexts.

Famous people named Anderson

In this section, you will find notable people named Anderson. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Anderson who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Anderson who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Anderson Cooper is a journalist and television personality best known for Anderson Cooper 360°, CNN News, and his coverage of major world events.

Anderson .Paak is a musician and record producer best known for Malibu, Ventura, and his collaborations with Bruno Mars as Silk Sonic.

Anderson Varejão is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Brazilian national team.

Anderson Silva is a mixed martial artist best known for his reign as UFC Middleweight Champion and his record-setting title defenses.

Anderson Talisca is a professional footballer best known for his time with clubs like Benfica and Al-Nassr.

Fictional characters named Anderson

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Anderson is a fictional character from the film series The Matrix. He is a key member of the resistance against the machines, often referred to as the Oracle's assistant.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Anderson, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AlexanderBenjaminChristopherDanielEthanNathanSamuel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Anderson. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ArcherAndersAldenAstonArloAshtonAiden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anderson was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Anderson has ranked as high as #532 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Georgia, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Anderson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Anderson is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Anderson was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Anderson.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,079 898 181
2024 1,064 946 118
2023 1,123 1,009 114
2022 1,101 1,001 100
2021 1,098 1,003 95
2020 1,178 1,083 95
2019 1,124 1,057 67
2018 1,252 1,173 79
2017 1,285 1,201 84
2016 1,224 1,162 62
2015 1,260 1,186 74
2014 1,214 1,163 51
2013 1,190 1,154 36
2012 1,294 1,249 45
2011 1,194 1,145 49
2010 1,061 1,021 40
2009 1,167 1,142 25
2008 1,055 1,017 38
2007 965 926 39
2006 776 754 22
2005 517 496 21
2004 399 370 29
2003 355 340 15
2002 299 281 18
2001 245 229 16
2000 222 211 11
1999 223 208 15
1998 184 166 18
1997 196 179 17
1996 197 178 19
1995 172 160 12
1994 180 170 10
1993 154 143 11
1992 165 156 9
1991 156 156 0
1990 136 136 0
1989 119 112 7
1988 108 108 0
1987 91 91 0
1986 91 91 0
1985 98 98 0
1984 81 81 0
1983 87 87 0
1982 98 90 8
1981 71 71 0
1980 80 80 0
1979 72 72 0
1978 81 81 0
1977 70 70 0
1976 75 75 0
1975 65 65 0
1974 67 67 0
1973 73 73 0
1972 77 77 0
1971 82 82 0
1970 74 74 0
1969 71 71 0
1968 52 52 0
1967 77 77 0
1966 72 72 0
1965 79 79 0
1964 82 82 0
1963 59 59 0
1962 80 80 0
1961 93 93 0
1960 84 84 0
1959 95 95 0
1958 96 96 0
1957 104 104 0
1956 97 97 0
1955 100 100 0
1954 118 118 0
1953 113 113 0
1952 99 99 0
1951 103 103 0
1950 109 109 0
1949 115 115 0
1948 96 96 0
1947 118 118 0
1946 105 100 5
1945 96 96 0
1944 92 92 0
1943 101 101 0
1942 113 113 0
1941 96 96 0
1940 100 100 0
1939 102 102 0
1938 93 93 0
1937 85 85 0
1936 106 106 0
1935 86 86 0
1934 92 92 0
1933 105 105 0
1932 91 91 0
1931 99 99 0
1930 122 122 0
1929 103 103 0
1928 128 128 0
1927 129 129 0
1926 143 143 0
1925 128 128 0
1924 138 138 0
1923 149 149 0
1922 142 142 0
1921 129 129 0
1920 180 180 0
1919 147 147 0
1918 134 134 0
1917 128 128 0
1916 135 135 0
1915 121 121 0
1914 110 110 0
1913 90 90 0
1912 85 85 0
1911 56 56 0
1910 52 52 0
1909 50 50 0
1908 45 45 0
1907 30 30 0
1906 46 46 0
1905 45 45 0
1904 49 49 0
1903 30 30 0
1902 37 37 0
1901 26 26 0
1900 56 56 0
1899 27 27 0
1898 43 43 0
1897 46 46 0
1896 39 39 0
1895 31 31 0
1894 50 50 0
1893 46 46 0
1892 44 44 0
1891 30 30 0
1890 59 59 0
1889 42 42 0
1888 46 46 0
1887 39 39 0
1886 34 34 0
1885 42 42 0
1884 48 48 0
1883 38 38 0
1882 58 58 0
1881 40 40 0
1880 43 43 0

Top States for Anderson (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 124
13%
FL 83
8%
CA 76
8%
NC 65
7%
GA 59
6%
NY 53
5%
VA 52
5%
TN 46
5%
OH 41
4%
AL 35
4%
NJ 30
3%
PA 27
3%
SC 26
3%
KY 24
2%
MD 23
2%
WA 21
2%
IN 21
2%
MA 17
2%
IL 17
2%
CO 16
2%
MI 15
2%
CT 13
1%
OK 11
1%
MN 11
1%
MO 11
1%
AR 9
1%
UT 8
1%
OR 8
1%
AZ 8
1%
MS 7
1%
LA 7
1%
NE 6
1%
IA 5
1%
WI 5
1%