Andrea
Andrea first appears in US records in 1912. It peaked in 1976, when 183 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 16.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Andrea popular?
Steady Andrea has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1976.
| 2020s | 113 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 185 | |
| 2000s | 372 | |
| 1990s | 643 | |
| 1980s | 1,267 | |
| 1970s | 1,547 | |
| 1960s | 1,087 | |
| 1950s | 415 | |
| 1940s | 126 | |
| 1930s | 93 | |
| 1920s | 100 | |
| 1910s | 81 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Andrea mean?
Andrea is the Italian form of Andrew, “manly” — and, unlike in English, a boys’ name in Italy.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Andrea mean?
Andrea means Manly, brave. Andrea is the Italian form of Andrew, “manly” — and, unlike in English, a boys’ name in Italy.
What is the origin of the name Andrea?
Andrea is of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce Andrea?
Andrea is pronounced “ahn-DREH-ah.”
Is Andrea a boy or a girl name?
Andrea is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Andrea a popular name right now?
Andrea has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1976.
How popular is the name Andrea?
In 2025, Andrea ranked #5622 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Andrea most popular?
Andrea was most popular in 1976, when about 183 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Andrea?
Names similar to Andrea include Francesco, Federico, Nicola, Pietro, Gabriele.
What names go well with Andrea?
Italian names that pair well with Andrea include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.