Sanders
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Alexander's Son
- Origin
- English
Sanders Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,377 baby boys have been named Sanders. The name peaked in 1951 with 47 US births that year (rank #1052). In 2024, ranked #6738 nationally — 5,686 places below its 1951 peak.
Top States for Sanders
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Sanders births are: Georgia (101), Louisiana (55), South Carolina (40).
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7-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Sanders's exact length and starting letter: Sabirah, Sabrina, Sachiko, Sadaqat, Sadhbba.
Quick Facts About Sanders
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanderson | Alexander's Son | Male | English |
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Compare Sanders to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Sanders against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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