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Andersen

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Pronounced AN-dər-sən /ˈæn.dər.sən/High

Meaning: From the Scandinavian surname Andersen — 'the son of Anders (Andrew)', from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave'; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: The son of Andrew: Andersen is a Scandinavian surname — 'son of Anders (manly, brave)'. Crisp, literary, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumGreek, Scandinavian
MeaningFrom the Scandinavian surname Andersen — 'the son of Anders (Andrew)', from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#5108 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 336

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519942025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Andersen comes from the Scandinavian surname Andersen — 'the son of Anders', the Scandinavian form of Andrew, from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, courageous'. Famed from the beloved fairy-tale author Hans Christian Andersen. A crisp, literary, modern surname-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Andie).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-son-of-Andrew at the root, and literary.

Did you know? Andersen means 'the son of Anders (Andrew)' — Andrew from Greek, 'manly, brave' — the storyteller Hans Christian Andersen — a crisp, literary surname-name, used for both sexes (here for girls).
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Andersen — surname etymology

Variations

AndersonAnderssonAndersyn

Nicknames

Andie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andersen mean?

Andersen is a Scandinavian surname, 'the son of Anders (Andrew, manly, brave)'.

How do you pronounce Andersen?

It's said AN-dər-sən /ˈæn.dər.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Andersen a boy or girl name?

Andersen is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Andersen?

Andersen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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