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Anderson

male

Meaning

"Son of Andrew"

Patronymic surname increasingly used as a given name, historically indicating descent from a man named Andrew.

Popularity History of Anderson

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#356Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#356

Anderson was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-24

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Anderson Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Anderson.

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Anders
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Andy
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Baby Name Lists That Include Anderson

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Scottish
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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