Andrew
Andrew is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Strong, manly, or courageous.
Origin and history
Andrew is traditionally a masculine name of Greek origin meaning strong or courageous, but it has seen occasional use for females in the United States. While predominantly given to boys, nearly 5,000 U.S. females have received the name since 1880. Today, it remains a rare and unconventional choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
4,961 babies in the United States have been named Andrew since 1880. It ranks #2479 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2051.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27 %)
- NY (12.6 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 129 |
| 1920-1930 | 252 |
| 1930-1940 | 179 |
| 1940-1950 | 150 |
| 1950-1960 | 209 |
| 1960-1970 | 393 |
| 1970-1980 | 663 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,708 |
| 1990-2000 | 679 |
| 2000-2010 | 395 |
| 2010-2019 | 134 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Nicknames
Andie, Andy, Drew
Fun facts
- Derived from the Greek name Andreas, which stems from the element aner, meaning man or brave.
- Over 4,900 females in the United States have been given the name Andrew since national records began in 1880.