Boy nameCurrently #830 in the USSteady
Anders
//ˈændɜrz//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20146 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Anders's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Anders's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Anders |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 32 |
| 1971 | 29 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 33 |
| 1978 | 42 |
| 1979 | 39 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 48 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 60 |
| 1984 | 44 |
| 1985 | 67 |
| 1986 | 75 |
| 1987 | 68 |
| 1988 | 80 |
| 1989 | 72 |
| 1990 | 85 |
| 1991 | 87 |
| 1992 | 85 |
| 1993 | 80 |
| 1994 | 86 |
| 1995 | 102 |
| 1996 | 122 |
| 1997 | 91 |
| 1998 | 96 |
| 1999 | 123 |
| 2000 | 133 |
| 2001 | 109 |
| 2002 | 118 |
| 2003 | 153 |
| 2004 | 139 |
| 2005 | 127 |
| 2006 | 186 |
| 2007 | 153 |
| 2008 | 174 |
| 2009 | 137 |
| 2010 | 214 |
| 2011 | 207 |
| 2012 | 230 |
| 2013 | 235 |
| 2014 | 316 |
| 2015 | 293 |
| 2016 | 278 |
| 2017 | 290 |
| 2018 | 290 |
| 2019 | 239 |
| 2020 | 278 |
| 2021 | 262 |
| 2022 | 283 |
| 2023 | 287 |
| 2024 | 302 |
Anders through the decades
- Anders peaked in 2014, when 316 babies were named Anders in the US.
- The 2020s were Anders's strongest decade, averaging 282 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Anders has risen 42% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Anders currently ranks #830 in the US and is holding steady.