Anderson is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1961 in 2022 with 100 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 181 births ranking #1243. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 426.3%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 16,388 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.