Anders
A boys’ name of Old Norse origin, meaning strong, manly; a form of Andrew.
Babies a year
289
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
#984
down from #830
UK popularity
#2952
7 babies
How Anders has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #795 |
| 2016 | #820 |
| 2017 | #794 |
| 2018 | #787 |
| 2019 | #917 |
| 2020 | #825 |
| 2021 | #882 |
| 2022 | #856 |
| 2023 | #844 |
| 2024 | #830 |
| 2025 | #984 |
In 2025, 7 babies in England and Wales were named Anders. In the US, 289 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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