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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Andersen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Anders|Anderson
Scandinavian◈ Unisex · 56% boy · 44% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Andersen

◈

AN-der-sen · 3 syllables

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Boy
#4424
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#4424
Popularity score: 15
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#3572 in 2020
5yr
+1518 ranks
Velocity
+1518
Birth frequency
6.4 per 1,000,000 births
Girl
#5790
Popularity score: 13
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#5790 in 2024
5yr
+188 ranks
Velocity
+188
Birth frequency
5.8 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4424 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scandinavian boy names
Andersen

Popularity score: 15  ·  SSA Rank: #4424

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5790 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scandinavian girl names
Andersen

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5790

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1518 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ScandinavianPatronymicSurname-as-GivenVintageStrongUnisex3-syllableSurnamesNordicCool-Vibe
Character
analytical mindindependent spiritpractical wisdomsteadfast integrity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Andersens

determinedathleticsteadfastskilledvisionary
STRONG
High confidence

Andersen is a Scandinavian unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4424 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1518 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4424 · very rare
Andersen at a Glance
Meaning:Son of Anders (Andrew). A patronymic surname adopted as a given name, meaning 'strong and manly' through its Greek root.
Language root:Old Norse · Danish
Peak rank:#3572 in 2020
5yr change:+1518 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #4424 · Girl #5790
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Anderson◈AndreasAnsonAntonAdrian◈Anders
Similar Style
Soren◈Stellan◈LeifDeclan◈Jasper◈Beckett◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Andersen
Wren◈IvyFelixHazel◈DashiellVeraHugoOlive◈
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Soren◈
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Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Declan◈
Irish · #131
→ Stable
Jasper◈
Persian · #133
→ Stable
Beckett◈
English · #166
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Andersen · Overview
Summary

Andersen is a Scandinavian unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4424 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 3/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Andersen scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1518 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
56% boy · 44% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Vintage · Strong character
Andersen carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Andersen is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
andersen.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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