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The name Anderson originates from the Old English personal name 'Anders,' meaning 'manly' or 'brave' and signifies 'son of Anders.' It evolved through various forms over time, maintaining its association with strength. It gained prominence as a surname in Scotland and England, later becoming popular in the United States. The name is commonly perceived as strong and reliable, and it is associated with notable individuals.

The name Anderson is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Anderson has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Anderson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 483rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 598th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 741st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 945th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 905th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 435th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 311th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4975th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2277th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anderson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.