Sanders Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAN-ders / /ˈsændərz/English; Dutch
Meaning
English: son of Alexander; Dutch: defender of men
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sanders is derived from the surname, which itself is a patronymic form of Alexander. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. The name has also been prevalent in Dutch-speaking regions. Over time, it has transitioned from a surname to a given name, particularly in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
The name Sanders has seen a steady but modest popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sandersson
International Variants
- Aleksandrs (Latvian)
- Aleksander (Polish)
Famous people named Sanders
Sanders B. McGowan was an American politician known for his contributions to local governance.
Sanders S. McCulloch was a notable American physicist recognized for his work in the field of quantum mechanics.
Sanders M. McCulloch was a distinguished American author known for his contributions to literature.
Fictional characters named Sanders
Sanders is a character in the video game series 'Fallout', serving as a minor NPC.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sanders was first seen in the United States in 1880. Sanders has ranked as high as #978 nationally, which occurred in 1951, and has been most popular in Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, Alabama, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Sanders has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sanders (1968)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1883 | 8 |
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 13 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 20 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 20 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1914 | 28 |
| 1915 | 24 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1918 | 29 |
| 1919 | 38 |
| 1920 | 29 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 38 |
| 1923 | 30 |
| 1924 | 27 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 26 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 31 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 23 |
| 1935 | 24 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 21 |
| 1938 | 27 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 20 |
| 1941 | 24 |
| 1942 | 30 |
| 1943 | 30 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 30 |
| 1946 | 30 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1948 | 27 |
| 1949 | 27 |
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1951 | 47 |
| 1952 | 25 |
| 1953 | 39 |
| 1954 | 29 |
| 1955 | 30 |
| 1956 | 24 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 24 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 24 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 13 |