boy name
Anderson
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#363 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Anderson in the US, 1880–2025
Anderson first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2012, when 1,249 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 898.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anderson a boy or a girl name?
Anderson is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Anderson?
In 2025, Anderson ranked #363 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Anderson most popular?
Anderson was most popular in 2012, when about 1,249 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.