Anders Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Anders is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Anders?
Anders is spelled A-N-D-E-R-S. The name has 6 letters.
Anders at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Anders is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means “man” or “warrior.”
- Origin
- Anders is a Scandinavian form of the Greek name Andreas and is used in Nordic countries.
- Pronunciation
- AN-ders · 2 syllables
Anders Popularity in 2025
Rank#984
Recorded Births232
- Boys usage fell 152 places to #984 and recorded 66 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Anders Mean?
Anders is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means “man” or “warrior.”
Origin: Anders is a Scandinavian form of the Greek name Andreas and is used in Nordic countries.
How Do You Pronounce Anders?
PronunciationAN-ders
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Anders?
- History
- The name Anders has been recorded in historical Scandinavian documents and used in various periods of Nordic history.
Anders Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 232 | #984 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 298 | #832 |
| 2023 | Boys | 287 | #845 |
| 2022 | Boys | 283 | #855 |
| 2021 | Boys | 262 | #884 |
| 2020 | Boys | 278 | #826 |
| 2019 | Boys | 239 | #917 |
| 2018 | Boys | 290 | #787 |
| 2017 | Boys | 290 | #794 |
| 2016 | Boys | 278 | #820 |
| 2015 | Boys | 293 | #796 |
| 2014 | Boys | 316 | #749 |
| 2013 | Boys | 235 | #886 |
| 2012 | Boys | 230 | #902 |
| 2011 | Boys | 207 | #957 |
| 2010 | Boys | 214 | #940 |
| 2009 | Boys | 137 | #1,278 |
| 2008 | Boys | 174 | #1,074 |
| 2007 | Boys | 153 | #1,157 |
| 2006 | Boys | 186 | #994 |
| 2005 | Boys | 127 | #1,245 |
| 2004 | Boys | 139 | #1,132 |
| 2003 | Boys | 153 | #1,029 |
When Was Anders Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Boys
316 recorded births
National rank #749
2024 · Boys
298 recorded births
National rank #832
2015 · Boys
293 recorded births
National rank #796
2018 · Boys
290 recorded births
National rank #787
Where Anders Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #251 | 24 |
| UT | #302 | 16 |
| ID | #435 | 5 |
| CO | #571 | 9 |
| WI | #678 | 6 |
| MA | #690 | 6 |
| WA | #737 | 8 |
| AL | #765 | 5 |