Anders
boy name#984 in 2025Anders entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #749 in 2014, ranks #984 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1912–2025
#984
rank today
#749
peak (2014)
232
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2915 |
| 1920s | #3465 |
| 1930s | #3133 |
| 1940s | #2832 |
| 1950s | #2473 |
| 1960s | #1882 |
| 1970s | #1695 |
| 1980s | #1314 |
| 1990s | #1188 |
| 2000s | #1138 |
| 2010s | #855 |
| 2020s | #871 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Anders has been most popular in MN, CA, UT.
Living bearers
About 7,700 people named Anders are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Anders alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Anders in 2025?
- Anders ranks #984 among US boy names in 2025, with 232 babies given the name.
- When was the name Anders most popular?
- Anders peaked in 2014, reaching #749 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Anders with classmates?
- Anders will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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