Andrey
Andrey is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Manly, brave, or courageous.
Origin and history
Andrey is the East Slavic variation of the name Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas. It signifies 'manly' or 'brave' and has historically been very common in Russia and Eastern Europe. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but recognizable name choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,709 babies in the United States have been named Andrey since 1880. It ranks #2489 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1628.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.5 %)
- WA (17.4 %)
- FL (11.5 %)
- NY (10.2 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 37 |
| 1960-1970 | 86 |
| 1970-1980 | 166 |
| 1980-1990 | 157 |
| 1990-2000 | 323 |
| 2000-2010 | 776 |
| 2010-2019 | 865 |
| 2020-2029 | 299 |
Famous people named Andrey
- Andrey Rublev: Tennis Player
- Andrey Arshavin: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Andrey Tarkovsky: Film Director, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- Andrey is the primary East Slavic form of Andrew, sharing the same classical Greek root.
- The name is widely borne by prominent Eastern European athletes, artists, and historic figures.