Andi
Andi is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Manly, brave, or masculine.
Origin and history
Andi is traditionally a short form or variant of Andrew, which comes from the Greek word for 'manly' or 'brave'. Although more commonly given to girls in recent years, it remains in steady minor use for boys in the United States. Its friendly, informal ending gives it an approachable and modern feel.
Popularity in the United States
879 babies in the United States have been named Andi since 1880. It ranks #3799 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1826.
States where it is most popular
- NY (63.9 %)
- CA (28.3 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 111 |
| 2000-2010 | 381 |
| 2010-2019 | 252 |
| 2020-2029 | 101 |
Fun facts
- Spelling Andy with an 'i' gives the traditional masculine classic a fresh, modern appearance.
- While Andi is predominantly registered for females in modern times, it maintains a continuous history of male usage in the United States.