Andie
Andie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Manly, strong, or courageous.
Origin and history
Andie is a diminutive of Andrea or Andrew, originating from the Greek root 'aner' meaning man or strong. Historically used as a nickname, it has increasingly gained traction as an independent given name in the United States. Its recent usage shows a notable rise in popularity for girls.
Popularity in the United States
5,532 babies in the United States have been named Andie since 1880. It ranks #2311 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #887.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.6 %)
- TX (14.7 %)
- NY (8 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- UT (4.5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 898 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,234 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,524 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,703 |
Famous people named Andie
- Andie MacDowell: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread cultural recognition through character names in popular 1980s and 1990s media, such as Andie Walsh in Pretty in Pink.
- While historically used as a casual nickname, a majority of its total U.S. usage as an official registered first name has occurred in recent years.