Sanderson
Meaningson of Alexander · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #8,987 in 2024
5 babies were named Sanderson in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Sanderson, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sanderson would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySanderson first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #8,987.
- MeaningIn English, Sanderson means “son of Alexander”.
About the name Sanderson
Sanderson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Alexander”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Sanderson for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 3 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #8,987 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.3 | 769,231 boys |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 800,000 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
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- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Sanderson
What does the name Sanderson mean?
Sanderson means “son of Alexander” in English.
What is the origin of the name Sanderson?
Sanderson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Sanderson a boy or girl name?
Sanderson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sanderson?
Sanderson ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#8,987).