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UK boy's name

Sender

One who transmits a message, gift, or object.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sender is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sender popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Sender is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Sender. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sender ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 boys were registered as Sender.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sender as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4107

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2023

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Sender mean?

The given name Sender is believed to have originated from the Old German language, with its roots tracing back to the 9th century AD. The name is derived from the Germanic word "sendan," which means "to send" or "to dispatch." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with messengers or envoys who were responsible for delivering important communications or dispatches.

During the medieval period, the name Sender was primarily found in regions of modern-day Germany, where it was borne by individuals from various social strata. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 9th century, which mentions a nobleman named Sender von Reichenau.

In the 12th century, a notable figure bearing the name Sender was a Benedictine monk and scholar from the monastery of St. Gallen in present-day Switzerland. Known as Sender of St. Gallen, he was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his extensive writings on various subjects.

Another prominent individual with the name Sender was a 14th-century German merchant and explorer named Sender Muhlheimer. He is recorded as having undertaken several trading expeditions to the Far East, and his travels were documented in various accounts from that era.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist and sculptor from the Holy Roman Empire bore the name Sender Feger. Born in 1460 in Nuremberg, he was known for his exquisite woodcarvings and sculptures that adorned many churches and cathedrals throughout Europe.

In the 17th century, a German theologian and philosopher named Sender Hausmann gained recognition for his scholarly works on religion and ethics. He was a professor at the University of Heidelberg and authored several influential treatises that were widely read and discussed during his lifetime.

While the name Sender has maintained a presence throughout history, it has largely fallen out of common usage in modern times. However, its linguistic origins and historical associations with communication, exploration, and intellectual pursuits have contributed to its unique and enduring legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Sender by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sender was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4107 4 1

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FAQ

Sender: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sender in the UK right now?

In 2023, Sender was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Sender most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Sender in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sender?

One who transmits a message, gift, or object.

How many people are called Sender in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Sender across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.