Andersen
Boy name · #4010 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Andersen? In official American birth records, Andersen has been tracked continuously since 1988, giving it 37 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 27 baby boys were named Andersen, placing it at #4010 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2486, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 66,667 boys born in 2025 was named Andersen.
Babies named Andersen per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 37-year story
Andersen first appears in the Social Security records in 1988, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 50 boys were named Andersen — good for #2486 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Andersen against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Andersen in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Andersen is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Andersen will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Andersen is most common
State-level data for Andersen is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Andersen
Statistically, parents drawn to Andersen tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Arsen, Jaxsen, Hudsen, Brysen, and Carsen.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Andersen | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3949 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4433 |
| 2023 | 15 | #5927 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3774 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4011 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3570 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3259 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2748 |
| 2017 | 46 | #2672 |
| 2016 | 49 | #2551 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2486 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2929 |
| 2013 | 42 | #2763 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3002 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2950 |
| 2010 | 39 | #2958 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2560 |
| 2008 | 43 | #2788 |
| 2007 | 49 | #2533 |
| 2006 | 35 | #3083 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3528 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4793 |
| 2003 | 21 | #3976 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6088 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6445 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Andersen?
In official American birth records, the name Andersen first appeared in 1988 (over 37 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 37 years.
Is Andersen a popular boy name?
Andersen ranked #4010 among boys in 2025 with 27 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2486.
When was the name Andersen most popular?
Andersen peaked in 2015, when 50 American boys received the name (ranked #2486 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Andersen?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 66,667 newborn American boys was named Andersen. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.