How old is someone named Anderson?
The average Anderson is 18 years old.
Half of all living Andersons are between 7 and 20.
When was Anderson popular?
Anderson was popular around 1880, faded for decades, and is back: 1,079 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 414 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,058 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,369 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 981 | 120 |
| 1940s | 1,032 | 440 |
| 1950s | 1,034 | 680 |
| 1960s | 749 | 600 |
| 1970s | 736 | 660 |
| 1980s | 924 | 870 |
| 1990s | 1,763 | 1,700 |
| 2000s | 6,000 | 5,900 |
| 2010s | 12,098 | 12,000 |
| 2020s | 6,643 | 6,600 |
How many Andersons are still alive?
About 30,000 Andersons are alive in the US today. That's 83% of the roughly 36,000 babies named Anderson since 1880.
Most Andersons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Anderson?
About half of living Andersons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Anderson an old name?
Not really. Anderson is younger than 75 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Anderson will be 28 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Anderson a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 95% of living Andersons are men, and 6% are women.
The women average 11 and the men 19.
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Anderson's name twin is Cruz. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Cruz's age curve is the closest match to Anderson's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Anderson
How old is the average Anderson?
The average Anderson in the US is 18 years old. The median is 13, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Anderson?
About 30,000 Andersons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 36,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Anderson most popular?
In 2012, when about 1,300 baby boys were named Anderson.
Is Anderson a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 51% of living Andersons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
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