Andrea
Peaked at #23 nationally in 1978, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Andrea has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Andrea — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#23
in 1978
Current rank
#185
in 2024
Years tracked
142
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Andrea reached its peak popularity for girls in 1978, ranking #23 nationally with 10,461 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #125 (2014) to #185 (2024) — a 32% drop.
As of 2024, Andrea ranks #185 nationally for girls, with 1,624 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #185 | 1,624 |
| 2023 | #173 | 1,674 |
| 2022 | #155 | 1,858 |
| 2021 | #173 | 1,695 |
| 2020 | #149 | 1,819 |
| 2019 | #141 | 1,990 |
| 2018 | #134 | 2,167 |
| 2017 | #128 | 2,324 |
Andrea — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#601
in 1976
Current rank
#5055
in 2024
Years tracked
113
1912–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1912, Andrea reached its peak popularity for boys in 1976, ranking #601 nationally with 183 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4879 (2014) to #5055 (2024) — a 3% drop.
As of 2024, Andrea ranks #5055 nationally for boys, with 19 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,055 | 19 |
| 2023 | #5,944 | 15 |
| 2022 | #4,711 | 21 |
| 2021 | #5,120 | 18 |
| 2020 | #4,148 | 24 |
| 2019 | #6,118 | 14 |
| 2018 | #4,097 | 25 |
| 2017 | #3,591 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Andrea most popular?
Andrea was most popular in 1978, when it ranked #23 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Andrea becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Andrea?
At least 450,102 babies have been recorded with the name Andrea in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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