How old is someone named Anders?
The average Anders is 19 years old.
Half of all living Anderses are between 8 and 27.
When was Anders popular?
Most of the Anderses in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2014 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 57 | 0 |
| 1920s | 52 | 0 |
| 1930s | 40 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 69 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 115 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 190 | 150 |
| 1970s | 300 | 270 |
| 1980s | 585 | 550 |
| 1990s | 957 | 930 |
| 2000s | 1,429 | 1,400 |
| 2010s | 2,592 | 2,600 |
| 2020s | 1,645 | 1,600 |
How many Anderses are still alive?
About 7,600 Anderses are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 8,000 babies named Anders since 1912.
Nearly every Anders ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Anders?
About half of living Anderses are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer 2%
- Gen X 5%
- Millennial 15%
- Gen Z 31%
- Gen Alpha 47%
Is Anders an old name?
Not really. Anders is younger than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Anders will be 30 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Anders a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Anderses are men.
Names the same age as Anders
NAME TWIN
Anders's name twin is Elaina. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Elaina's age curve is the closest match to Anders's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Anders
How old is the average Anders?
The average Anders in the US is 19 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Anders?
About 7,600 Anderses are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,000 babies given the name since 1912.
When was the name Anders most popular?
In 2014, when about 320 baby boys were named Anders.
Is Anders a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 47% of living Anderses, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this