The name Andersen is a girl's name of Danish origin meaning "son of Anders".

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A spelling variation of trending surname-name, Anderson, the -sen ending may soften the name, visually at least. A recent year saw it given to 21 girls and 23 boys in the US, making it a gender-neutral spelling option. Anderson meanwhile was given to 943 boys and 118 girls. 
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The form has the extra literary appeal of being the surname of Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen.

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Danish

The name Andersen peaked for girls at #5108 in 2025. The name is most popular in Texas. Andersen is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Andersen is a boy's name of Scandinavian, Danish origin meaning "son of Anders".

Names Ending in -en for Boys

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Names Ending in N for Boys

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A spelling variation of trending surname-name, Anderson, notably used in Danish. A recent year saw it given to 21 girls and 23 boys in the US, making it a gender-neutral spelling option. Anderson by contrast was chosen for 943 boys and 118 girls. <br></br> The form has the extra literary appeal of being the surname of Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen. 

Scandinavian

The name Andersen peaked for boys at #2488 in 2015. The name is most popular in Ohio, Illinois, and Florida. Andersen is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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