Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Anderson.
National Rank (2025)
#363
All-Time Peak Rank
#215 (1882)
Total U.S. Births
33,991
Unisex Distribution95.4% Boy / 4.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Anderson Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Anderson
According to SSA data, Anderson achieved its highest historical rank of #215 in 1882. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 1,249 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 24.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Anderson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-24.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,249Births in 2012
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:430
1890s:415
1900s:414
1910s:1,058
1920s:1,369
1930s:981
1940s:1,027
1950s:1,034
1960s:749
1970s:736
1980s:909
1990s:1,652
2000s:5,766
2010s:11,511
2020s:5,940
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAn-der-son
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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