Anderson is a distinctive choice, ranked #1758 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Anderson in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1758
US Rank #356
About the Name Anderson
Anderson has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 739 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #903 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Anderson is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #356, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Anderson
Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Anderson per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anderson in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Anderson has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 739 places in the last five years. Its peak was #903 in 2015. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Anderson is more popular in the US (#356) than in the UK (#1758). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Anderson include: Loni Anderson — Loni Kaye Anderson was an American actress.; Harry Anderson — Harry Laverne Anderson was an American actor, comedian, and magician.; Pamela Anderson — Pamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model and media personality..
Anderson appears in the US top 500 at #356 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
14
UK babies named Anderson (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 739 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Anderson
Likely around 1 other Anderson in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Anderson
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Loni Kaye Anderson was an American actress. She is best known for playing receptionist Jennifer Marlowe on the CBS sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, which earned her nominations for three Golden Globe Awards and two Emmy Awards.
Pamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model and media personality. She came to public prominence after being selected as the February 1990 Playboy Playmate of the Month following her appearance on the cover of the magazine's October 1989 issue.
Anderson Hays Cooper is an American broadcast journalist and political commentator who anchors the CNN news broadcast show Anderson Cooper 360°. In addition to his duties at CNN, for two decades Cooper served as a correspondent for 60 Minutes, produced by CBS News.
Vicki Anderson was an American soul singer best known for her performances with the James Brown Revue. She recorded a number of singles under both her birth and stage names.