Tandy
Tandy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Manly, courageous, or strong; derived from Andrew.
Origin and history
Tandy is historically a medieval English diminutive of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas. It has also functioned as an English surname derived from the same root. Though occasionally given to boys in the U.S. historically, it remains very rare today.
Popularity in the United States
714 babies in the United States have been named Tandy since 1880. It ranks #3962 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TN (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 60 |
| 1920-1930 | 89 |
| 1930-1940 | 65 |
| 1940-1950 | 97 |
| 1950-1960 | 127 |
| 1960-1970 | 110 |
| 1970-1980 | 89 |
| 1980-1990 | 39 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Tandy originated in medieval England as a pet form of Andrew before evolving into an independent surname.
- With just over 700 male births registered in the U.S. since 1880, Tandy is an exceptionally uncommon masculine name.