Sander
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Sander
Sander would be an unconventional short form of Alexandra, variation of Sandra, or surname-name for girls. It was given to 41 baby boys in the US last year but no girls, but it certainly can be a gender-neutral choice.
Sander for boys#3030 US
Sander is a more conventional form of Zander or Xander, heard frequently on its own in Europe. It is now a Top 20 name in Norway, and is also popular in Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Pronounced SAN-der.
As of October 2026, Sander ranked #7201 for girls in US births in 1971 and #3030 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4249 for girls in 1959 and #1742 for boys in 1937.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,989 | 26 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #4,521 | 22 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #3,665 | 30 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #3,966 | 27 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #3,292 | 35 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,882 | 28 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #2,722 | 46 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #3,562 | 32 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #3,045 | 41 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #2,883 | 44 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #4,154 | 26 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #3,030 | 41 |
World rankings
Sander for boys
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Sander on lists
Famous Sanders
- Sander VanocurBoy
journalist and broadcaster
- Sander JenningsBoy
featured on the reality TV show "I Am Jazz"
- Sander HelmersBoy
Olsen, member of Norwegian boyband The Main Level
Sander in pop culture
- Sander LoyerBoy
from the movie "Camp Rock"
- Sander DriesenBoy
From Belgian TV show “WTFock”