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Andersen

♂ Boy

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

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

In 30 seconds: Storybook and strong: Andersen is the Scandinavian 'son of Anders (Andrew)' — 'manly, brave' (Hans Christian Andersen). Distinguished, literary, and warm.
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Origin MediumScandinavian, Greek
MeaningFrom the Scandinavian surname Andersen — 'son of Anders (Andrew)', from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave'
U.S. rank (2025)#3955 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 948

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519882025

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 — 'son of Anders', the Scandinavian Andrew, from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong'. A distinguished, literary surname-name (Hans Christian Andersen).

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

Did you know? Andersen means 'son of Anders (Andrew, brave)' — fairy-tale master Hans Christian Andersen made the Scandinavian surname beloved; distinguished and literary.
Overall data confidence 78%
Surname references — Andersen — etymology

Variations

AndersonAndersson

Nicknames

AndersAndy

Famous Bearers

  • ★Andersen Prunty
    American author known for bizarro fiction novels
  • ★Andersen Gabrych
    American comic book writer known for work on DC Comics titles including Batman and Batgirl

If you like Andersen…

Anderson— the -son spelling
Anders— the root name
Emerson— a fellow -son surname-name
Jameson— another -son name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andersen mean?

Andersen is Scandinavian for '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 a boy's name.

How popular is Andersen?

Andersen is a rare name in the U.S.

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