Andersyn
A masculine name of Scandinavian origin meaning "son of Anders".
Name Census estimates that about 275 living Americans carry the first name Andersyn. It is a predominantly female name (98.2% of registrations). The average person named Andersyn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andersyn births was 2022 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andersyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
275
~ 1 in 1,246,379 Americans
Peak year
2022
31 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2017 SSA rank
#4,886
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Andersyn
Andersyn leans heavily female at 98.2% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Andersyn as a male name
- Ranked #12,368 in 2017
- 5 male births in 2017
- Peak: 2017 (5 births)
Andersyn as a female name
- Ranked #4,886 in 2024
- 27 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (31 births)
Popularity
Andersyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Andersyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 143 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Andersyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Andersyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Andersyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Andersyn
The name Andersyn is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic peoples who inhabited Scandinavia and parts of Northern Europe during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a combination of two words, "andr" meaning spirit or breath, and "syn" meaning sight or vision.
The earliest known references to the name can be traced back to ancient Norse sagas and epic poems, where it was often used as a descriptive term for individuals with exceptional spiritual awareness or clairvoyance. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been associated with the Norse god Odin, who was known for his wisdom and ability to see into the future.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Andersyn was a Viking warrior and explorer named Andersyn Thorvaldsson, who is believed to have lived in the late 9th century. He is mentioned in the Icelandic Sagas as a fearless navigator who led expeditions to Greenland and the coast of North America.
During the Middle Ages, the name Andersyn became more widespread across Northern Europe, particularly in Scandinavia and the British Isles. It was often given to individuals with a reputation for mysticism or spiritual insight, as well as those who were believed to possess exceptional intuition or foresight.
One notable bearer of the name was Andersyn the Wise, a 12th-century Norwegian mystic and seer who is said to have predicted the arrival of Christianity in Norway and the eventual conversion of the Viking people to the new faith.
In the 14th century, an English monk named Andersyn of Gloucester gained fame for his prophetic visions and writings, which were widely read and studied throughout Europe during the late Middle Ages.
Another historical figure with the name Andersyn was a 16th-century Scottish nobleman and scholar named Andersyn Mackenzie, who was renowned for his expertise in the occult sciences and his extensive library of rare and ancient texts.
During the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods, the name Andersyn became associated with individuals who pursued the study of the natural world and the mysteries of the universe. One such individual was Andersyn Jansen, a 17th-century Dutch astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of celestial navigation.
People
Andersyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Andersyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Andersyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andersyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 275 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andersyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,246,379 US residents.
Is Andersyn a common name?
We classify Andersyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 277 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Andersyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Andersyn was 2022, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andersyn is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Andersyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Andersyn a female name?
Yes, 98.2% of people registered as Andersyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Andersyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Andersyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Andersyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Andersyn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.