Baby Name Popularity Profile

Ander

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Ander.

✦ Man, manly 🌍 Greek biblical traditional
National Rank (2025) #728
All-Time Peak Rank #566 Achieved 2023
Total U.S. Births 4,549 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1908 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 516 births in 2023
💡 The Ander Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Man, manly
Language Origin Greek
Origin Type single
Derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'man' or 'manly'. It is a Basque form of Andrew and also used in Scandinavian countries.
Common Nicknames
Andy
Pronunciation: AN-der
Themes & Categories
biblical traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Ander

According to SSA data, Ander achieved its highest historical rank of #566 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2023 with 516 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 176.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 32 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Ander across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift +176.5% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 516 births in 2023
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 32 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 7
1910s: 39
1920s: 75
1930s: 32
1940s: 54
1950s: 23
1960s: 42
1970s: 67
1980s: 49
1990s: 80
2000s: 240
2010s: 1,099
2020s: 2,742

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables An-der
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Arizona
Top States Arizona, Texas, Florida, Utah, California
States with Data 37
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Arizona #357 130 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #451 785 2022 31.8% Decline
Florida #490 310 2022 +8.8% Growth
Utah #562 74 2016 Insufficient historical volume
California #559 579 2023 16.9% Decline
Georgia #1103 125 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #502 53 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #1006 55 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #447 11 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #710 47 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 27 2022 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1035 85 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 6 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 15 2018 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #926 77 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #929 59 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #632 62 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #807 101 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 36 2019 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1303 148 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #623 32 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 22 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 19 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #435 10 2018 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #746 18 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 13 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #684 21 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 11 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 16 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana Unranked 21 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #1102 43 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 10 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 11 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 13 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 5 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan Unranked 16 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #1274 15 2023 Insufficient historical volume

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