Andrew
Andrew is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Manly, strong, or courageous.
Origin and history
Andrew is a classic masculine name derived from the Greek element 'aner', meaning 'man'. It has been a mainstay in the United States since record-keeping began, historically ranking among the top 20 most popular male names overall. While its rank has shifted slightly lower in recent years, it remains a timeless, widely chosen standard.
Popularity in the United States
1,329,454 babies in the United States have been named Andrew since 1880. It ranks #19 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #60.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.7 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
- PA (6.1 %)
- TX (5.9 %)
- OH (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6,053 |
| 1890-1900 | 5,719 |
| 1900-1910 | 6,277 |
| 1910-1920 | 28,152 |
| 1920-1930 | 35,952 |
| 1930-1940 | 25,025 |
| 1940-1950 | 34,618 |
| 1950-1960 | 60,972 |
| 1960-1970 | 97,109 |
| 1970-1980 | 132,929 |
| 1980-1990 | 285,074 |
| 1990-2000 | 272,941 |
| 2000-2010 | 202,588 |
| 2010-2019 | 105,086 |
| 2020-2029 | 30,959 |
Famous people named Andrew
- Andrew Jackson: President, General
- Andrew Garfield: Actor
- Andrew Carnegie: Industrialist, Philanthropist
Nicknames
Andy, Drew
Fun facts
- Saint Andrew is recognized as the patron saint of Scotland, Greece, and Russia.
- Two U.S. presidents have borne the name: Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson.
- With over 1.3 million occurrences in SSA birth records since 1880, it ranks as the 19th most popular male name in modern U.S. history.