Sanders
boy name#5861 in 2025Sanders entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #538 in 1893, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5861
rank today
#538
peak (1893)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #725 |
| 1890s | #876 |
| 1900s | #940 |
| 1910s | #1239 |
| 1920s | #1471 |
| 1930s | #1459 |
| 1940s | #1384 |
| 1950s | #1499 |
| 1960s | #2040 |
| 1970s | #2931 |
| 1980s | #3985 |
| 1990s | #4726 |
| 2000s | #6276 |
| 2010s | #5894 |
| 2020s | #5847 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sanders has been most popular in AL.
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Sanders are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sanders alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sanders in 2025?
- Sanders ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sanders most popular?
- Sanders peaked in 1893, reaching #538 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sanders with classmates?
- Sanders will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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