Andersen
Andersen is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Son of Anders (son of Andrew / manly).
Origin and history
Andersen is a surname of Scandinavian origin meaning 'son of Anders'. While historically used predominantly as a surname, it has seen increasing use as a given name in the United States in recent years. It offers a contemporary patronymic alternative to the more common spelling Anderson.
Popularity in the United States
948 babies in the United States have been named Andersen since 1880. It ranks #3731 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1777.
States where it is most popular
- CA (69.6 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
- NY (4.3 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 94 |
| 2000-2010 | 278 |
| 2010-2019 | 421 |
| 2020-2029 | 150 |
Nicknames
Ander, Anders, Andy
Fun facts
- Andersen with an '-en' reflects traditional Danish and Norwegian patronymic spelling, whereas Anderson with an '-on' is Swedish and English.
- It is part of a broad U.S. naming trend of using traditional Scandinavian surnames as given names.