Ander
Every Ander since 1908 — 4,549 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ander
Ander is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #728 in 2025 with 365 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1908, 4,549 American babies have been named Ander. Its peak came in 2023, when 516 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ander stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ander year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 365 | #728 |
| 2024 | 488 | #585 |
| 2023 | 516 | #566 |
| 2022 | 514 | #572 |
| 2021 | 429 | #644 |
| 2020 | 430 | #624 |
| 2019 | 184 | #1,085 |
| 2018 | 145 | #1,261 |
| 2017 | 132 | #1,349 |
| 2016 | 153 | #1,222 |
| 2015 | 132 | #1,334 |
| 2014 | 103 | #1,552 |
| 2013 | 83 | #1,755 |
| 2012 | 72 | #1,959 |
| 2011 | 52 | #2,406 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2,789 |
| 2009 | 39 | #2,994 |
| 2008 | 44 | #2,753 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,247 |
| 2006 | 35 | #3,088 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,299 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,640 |
| 2003 | 21 | #3,984 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,747 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,901 |
| 2000 | 11 | #5,940 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,804 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,852 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,568 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,555 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,756 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,244 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,543 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,351 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,338 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,753 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,484 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,271 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,427 |
| 1920 | 6 | #3,831 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ander
- Ander Iturraspe Soccer player · b. 1989
- Ander Capa Soccer player · b. 1992
- Ander Murillo Soccer player · b. 1983
- Ander Barrenetxea Soccer player · b. 2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ander in 2025?
Ander ranked #728 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 365 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ander?
4,549 babies have been named Ander in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ander most popular?
Ander peaked in 2023, when 516 newborns received the name.
Is Ander a boy or girl name?
Ander is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ander rising or falling?
Ander is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ander?
Well-known people named Ander include Ander Iturraspe (soccer player), Ander Capa (soccer player), Ander Murillo (soccer player).