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Anderson is a masculine name used in English and Portuguese. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English surname Anderson meaning ‘son of Andrew’." It ranked #363 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English surname Anderson meaning ‘son of Andrew’. The entry lists its usage as English, Portuguese (Brazilian).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Anderson ranked #363 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #363 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anderson mean?
Anderson means "son of Andrew", according to Behind the Name.
Is Anderson a popular name?
Anderson ranked #363 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Anderson a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Anderson appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Anderson — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
