Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Anderson
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2012
Peak births
1,249
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Anderson
How many people are named Anderson?
An estimated 27,775 living Americans are named Anderson.
How rare is Anderson?
Anderson is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 898 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 28.1% from its 2012 peak.
How old is the typical Anderson?
The median age of a living American named Anderson is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 20 years old.
Is Anderson still popular?
Yes. Anderson is holding steady, with 898 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Anderson most common?
Anderson has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 6.2× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20122025
Peak year
2012
Decline from peak
28.1%
2025
898
All-time
33,991