Andrew
Andrew first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1987, when 36,206 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,497.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Andrew popular?
Declining Andrew is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1987 peak.
| 2020s | 30,959 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 105,086 | |
| 2000s | 202,588 | |
| 1990s | 272,941 | |
| 1980s | 285,074 | |
| 1970s | 132,929 | |
| 1960s | 97,109 | |
| 1950s | 60,972 | |
| 1940s | 34,618 | |
| 1930s | 25,025 | |
| 1920s | 35,952 | |
| 1910s | 28,152 | |
| 1900s | 6,277 | |
| 1890s | 5,719 | |
| 1880s | 6,053 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Andrew mean?
Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, “manly, brave,” from anēr, “man.” Andrew was the first-called of the apostles and is the patron saint of Scotland.
Nicknames for Andrew
- Andy
- Drew
Variants & spellings
- André
- Andreas
- Andrei
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Andrew mean?
Andrew means Manly, brave. Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, “manly, brave,” from anēr, “man.” Andrew was the first-called of the apostles and is the patron saint of Scotland.
What is the origin of the name Andrew?
Andrew is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Andrew?
Andrew is pronounced “AN-droo.”
Is Andrew a boy or a girl name?
Andrew is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Andrew a popular name right now?
Andrew is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1987 peak.
How popular is the name Andrew?
In 2025, Andrew ranked #73 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Andrew most popular?
Andrew was most popular in 1987, when about 36,206 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Andrew?
Common nicknames for Andrew include Andy, Drew.
What names are similar to Andrew?
Names similar to Andrew include Matthew, Philip, Thomas, Simon.
What names go well with Andrew?
Greek names that pair well with Andrew include Christopher, Cynthia, Helen, Timothy, Nicholas.