Sanders
Sanders is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Alexander; defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Sanders is an English surname turned given name, originating as a patronymic form of Alexander or Sander. Historically used in the U.S., it remains a relatively rare choice for boys. It fits into the modern trend of using classic, occupational-sounding surnames as first names.
Popularity in the United States
2,392 babies in the United States have been named Sanders since 1880. It ranks #2652 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1835.
States where it is most popular
- GA (40.4 %)
- LA (22 %)
- SC (16 %)
- AL (10 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 77 |
| 1890-1900 | 64 |
| 1900-1910 | 81 |
| 1910-1920 | 223 |
| 1920-1930 | 265 |
| 1930-1940 | 227 |
| 1940-1950 | 260 |
| 1950-1960 | 282 |
| 1960-1970 | 165 |
| 1970-1980 | 128 |
| 1980-1990 | 113 |
| 1990-2000 | 130 |
| 2000-2010 | 124 |
| 2010-2019 | 161 |
| 2020-2029 | 92 |
Nicknames
Sandy, Sander
Fun facts
- It originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Sander', a medieval short form of Alexander.
- Fits well into the modern American naming style of adopting traditional family surnames as first names.