Anderson Unisex

Popularity: #333 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAN-der-sun / ˈændərsən

English; Scandinavian

Meaning

Son of Andrew

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Anderson is of English and Scandinavian origin, derived from the given name Andrew. It has been used as a surname and has gained popularity as a first name in various cultures. The name reflects a patronymic tradition, indicating lineage. It is commonly found in English-speaking countries and has historical roots in both Scotland and Scandinavia.

Trend Summary

Anderson has seen a steady rise in popularity as a first name in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Anders
  • Andersson

International Variants

  • Anders (Swedish)
  • Andoni (Basque)
  • Andrés (Spanish)

Famous people named Anderson

Anderson Cooper is a prominent American journalist and television personality known for his work on CNN.

Anderson .Paak is an American musician and record producer recognized for his unique blend of R&B and hip-hop.

Anderson Silva is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist, celebrated for his successful career in the UFC.

Anderson Talisca is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills and contributions to various clubs.

Fictional characters named Anderson

Anderson is a character in the video game series 'Resident Evil', known for his role as a researcher.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anderson was first seen in the United States in 1880. Anderson has ranked as high as #506 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Anderson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Anderson (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 113
13%
FL 77
9%
CA 76
9%
NY 53
6%
VA 52
6%
GA 52
6%
NC 51
6%
OH 41
5%
TN 34
4%
PA 27
3%
AL 25
3%
KY 24
3%
MD 23
3%
IN 21
2%
WA 21
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188043
188140
188258
188338
188448
188542
188634
188739
188846
188942
189059
189130
189244
189346
189450
189531
189639
189746
189843
189927
190056
190126
190237
190330
190449
190545
190646
190730
190845
190950
191052
191156
191285
191390
1914110
1915121
1916135
1917128
1918134
1919147
1920180
1921129
1922142
1923149
1924138
1925128
1926143
1927129
1928128
1929103
1930122
193199
193291
1933105
193492
193586
1936106
193785
193893
1939102
1940100
194196
1942113
1943101
194492
194596
1946100
1947118
194896
1949115
1950109
1951103
195299
1953113
1954118
1955100
195697
1957104
195896
195995
196084
196193
196281
196358
196482
196580
196672
196777
196852
196971
197074
197182
197277
197373
197467
197565
197675
197770
197881
197972
198080
198171
198290
198387
198481
198598
198691
198791
1988108
1989112
1990136
1991156
1992156
1993143
1994170
1995160
1996178
1997179
1998166
1999208
2000211
2001229
2002281
2003340
2004370
2005496
2006754
2007926
20081,017
20091,142
20101,021
20111,145
20121,249
20131,154
20141,163
20151,186
20161,162
20171,201
20181,173
20191,057
20201,083
20211,003
20221,001
20231,008
2024943