Andrei
Andrei is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Manly, courageous, or brave.
Origin and history
Andrei is a masculine name of Slavic origin, derived from the Greek name Andreas. It represents the Eastern European form of the name Andrew and has gained steady usage in the United States, particularly among families with Slavic heritage. It remains a moderately recognizable choice without being overly common.
Popularity in the United States
3,095 babies in the United States have been named Andrei since 1880. It ranks #2316 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1521.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.7 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- NY (11.3 %)
- FL (10.3 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
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 | 14 |
| 1950-1960 | 81 |
| 1960-1970 | 146 |
| 1970-1980 | 193 |
| 1980-1990 | 192 |
| 1990-2000 | 368 |
| 2000-2010 | 912 |
| 2010-2019 | 782 |
| 2020-2029 | 407 |
Famous people named Andrei
- Andrei Tarkovsky: Film Director, Screenwriter
- Andrei Arlovski: Mixed Martial Artist
- Andrei Kirilenko: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Dre, Andy
Fun facts
- Andrei is the standard Romanian and Russian spelling for the name rendered as Andrew in English.
- The name is associated with famous historical figures such as the Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky.