2,518births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1882Peak · United States
#5861United States 2025
Sanders is a boy name family recorded 2,518 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#5861 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1882, at 4.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Sanders
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders | English | 2,398 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5861 | 1882 | ▲ 41 % |
| Sanders | English | 100 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2020 | – |
| Sanders | English | 20 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 2013 | – |
Questions about Sanders
How popular is the name Sanders?
In 2025 it ranked #5861 in the United States. Official registers record 2,518 births across 3 countries.
When was Sanders most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1882, at 4.5 births per 100,000.
Is Sanders a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sanders is a boy name.