Sanders
Meaningson of Alexander · English
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #538 in 1893
15 babies were named Sanders in the US in 2025. It has dropped 162 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sanders you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Sanders, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sanders would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySanders has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Sanderss, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1893, when it ranked #538. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendSanders has slipped 162 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedSanders is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #765. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Sanders means “son of Alexander”. Our records link it to English and Greek roots.
About the name Sanders
Sanders is a boy name of English and Greek origin meaning “son of Alexander”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ers”. US birth records list Sanders for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 145 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1893, when it ranked #538 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 70 | 14,196 boys |
| 1890s | 56 | 17,768 boys |
| 1900s | 59 | 16,998 boys |
| 1910s | 40 | 24,882 boys |
| 1920s | 24 | 41,528 boys |
| 1930s | 22 | 46,512 boys |
| 1940s | 18 | 56,370 boys |
| 1950s | 14 | 70,522 boys |
| 1960s | 8.5 | 117,096 boys |
| 1970s | 7.8 | 127,714 boys |
| 1980s | 6.1 | 163,132 boys |
| 1990s | 6.7 | 149,925 boys |
| 2000s | 6.2 | 161,551 boys |
| 2010s | 8.6 | 116,959 boys |
| 2020s | 8.9 | 112,570 boys |
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Sanders
What does the name Sanders mean?
Sanders means “son of Alexander” in English.
What is the origin of the name Sanders?
Sanders has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Sanders a boy or girl name?
Sanders is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sanders?
Sanders ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1893 (#538).