Anderson is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6150 in 2002 with 18 recorded births. This places Anderson in the top 34% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 181 births ranking #1243. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 99,823 girls born was named Anderson. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Anderson began as a surname meaning "son of Andrew" and now also works as a given name. It has a polished surname-style feel while still carrying a clear family-name meaning.
Like many modern first names, Anderson moved from surname use into the given-name column. Its rise fits the broader trend for tailored, surname-style boys' names.