Andreas
Andreas is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Manly, masculine, or courageous, derived from the Greek element 'aner'.
Origin and history
Andreas is the original Greek form of the name Andrew. It has deep classical roots and has been continuously used across European cultures for centuries. In the United States, it remains a recognizable yet moderately used alternative to the standard English forms.
Popularity in the United States
8,630 babies in the United States have been named Andreas since 1880. It ranks #1302 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1080.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.2 %)
- NY (19 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 39 |
| 1930-1940 | 26 |
| 1940-1950 | 32 |
| 1950-1960 | 150 |
| 1960-1970 | 671 |
| 1970-1980 | 760 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,071 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,467 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,859 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,514 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,000 |
Famous people named Andreas
- Andreas Vesalius: Anatomist, Physician
- Andreas Katsulas: Actor
Nicknames
Andy, Dre
Fun facts
- Andreas is the primary source name from which Andrew, André, and Andrei developed across languages.
- It is standard and widely popular in German, Greek, Scandinavian, and Dutch speaking regions.