How Many People Are Named Andersen?
Complete statistics for the name Andersen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Andersen is a very rare name, with only 1,219 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 270,814 Americans. It's a modern name, with most of its bearers under 30, and peaked in popularity in 2016.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 1,232 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Andersen Through the Generations
With a total of 1,232 births recorded since the beginning of tracking, Andersen has seen a slow rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. In 2016, the name reached its peak with 70 births, indicating a growing trend. Today, the majority of people named Andersen are under 30, with 1,166 individuals falling into this category, while only 66 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Andersen's Danish roots
📄 About the Name Andersen
How Many People Have the Name Andersen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 36,548 people in the United States currently share the name Andersen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,069 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Andersen a Common or Rare Name?
Andersen is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Andersen in SSA data, approximately 75% are male and 25% are female.
When Was Andersen Most Popular?
The name Andersen reached peak popularity in 2016, with 70 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Andersen?
Approximately 36,548 people named Andersen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 36,548. That works out to roughly 1 in 9,069 Americans.
Is Andersen a rare name?
Andersen is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,069 Americans has this name.
What does the name Andersen mean?
The meaning and origin of Andersen are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Andersen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 75% of people named Andersen are male and 25% are female.
When was Andersen most popular?
Andersen peaked in 2016 with 70 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.