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Summary

The surname Sanders has its roots in Old English, originating from the Greek Alexander, which means 'defender of the people.' The name has evolved through various languages and forms over the centuries. It is characterized by its historical significance and strong meaning. There is no direct biblical relevance associated with the name. Sanders gained popularity during the medieval period in England and continues to be a common surname today.

The name Sanders is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation 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, Sanders has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Sanders' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1268th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1428th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1562nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2692nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4084th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5902nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5633rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Sanders' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.