Andi
Andi is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Courageous, brave, or manly.
Origin and history
Andi is a diminutive and contemporary given name derived from Andrea or Andrew, originating from the Greek word for manly or courageous. Traditionally used as a nickname, it has increasingly gained traction as an independent feminine name in the United States. Its recent popularity reflects a broader trend toward short, spirited names ending in an 'i' sound.
Popularity in the United States
7,266 babies in the United States have been named Andi since 1880. It ranks #1979 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #725.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.4 %)
- CA (9.9 %)
- LA (4.9 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
- NY (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 28 |
| 1950-1960 | 91 |
| 1960-1970 | 163 |
| 1970-1980 | 251 |
| 1980-1990 | 333 |
| 1990-2000 | 740 |
| 2000-2010 | 940 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,456 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,264 |
Famous people named Andi
- Andi Matichak: Actress
- Andi Dorfman: Television Personality, Author
Fun facts
- Historically viewed as a pet name for Andrea or Miranda, Andi has become popular as a standalone legal name in recent years.
- The name stems from the ancient Greek element 'aner' or 'andros', meaning human or man, traditionally associated with bravery.