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Sender

SEN-der · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant or modern coinage related to the occupational surname Sender or a Germanic name.

2025 rank (boys)
#8,243
Babies named in 2025
9
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 189,786 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2004

Rising since 2004, #8,243 for boys today.

Popularity of Sender since 1991

Babies named Sender per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51015200020102020Most births 2024Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s13
2000s26
2010s75
2020s72

Meaning & origin

Sender is a modern and rare name, first recorded in the United States in 1991. As of 2025, it ranks 8,243rd, with about 1 in every 189,786 boys receiving the name. Its popularity has been on the rise since 2004, reaching its peak rank in 2024. The name's origin is uncertain, possibly derived from the occupational surname Sender or a contemporary invention. It has not been widely used enough to appear in top states lists, but its upward trajectory suggests growing interest among parents seeking distinctive names.

The name Sender is a modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 1991. It may derive from the English word 'sender' or from the German surname Sender, but its exact origin is unclear. The name has seen modest use in recent decades, particularly in the 2020s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Send

Sibling names for Sender

Names that share Sender's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sender mean?
The meaning of Sender is uncertain. It may be a modern coinage or a variant of the surname Sender, which itself has unclear origins.
How popular is Sender?
Sender is rare. In 2025, it ranked 8,243rd in the United States, given to about 1 in every 189,786 births. Its popularity has been rising since 2004, reaching a peak rank in 2024.
Is Sender a boy or girl name?
Sender is used predominantly for boys, though it can be considered unisex. Since its first recorded use in 1991, it has been given almost exclusively to boys.