Andrew
Peaked at #5 nationally in 1988, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Andrew has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
Meaning & origin
Andrew comes from the Greek name Andreas, derived from "andreios," meaning "manly" or "brave," itself rooted in "aner," the Greek word for man. It was borne by Saint Andrew the Apostle, brother of Simon Peter, whose veneration as patron saint of Scotland and Greece helped spread the name across medieval Europe. It has remained a consistently popular name in English-speaking countries ever since.
Notable people & culture
Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. president, and industrialist Andrew Carnegie are prominent historical bearers, while Britain's Prince Andrew carries the name in the modern royal family. Actor Andrew Garfield has brought it to recent screen fame. Common nicknames include Andy and Drew.
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Andrew — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#789
in 1987
Current rank
#10307
in 2024
Years tracked
118
1881–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1881, Andrew reached its peak popularity for girls in 1987, ranking #789 nationally with 223 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #9589 (2014) to #10307 (2024) — a 7% drop.
As of 2024, Andrew ranks #10307 nationally for girls, with 9 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,307 | 9 |
| 2023 | #13,588 | 6 |
| 2022 | #12,343 | 7 |
| 2021 | #12,311 | 7 |
| 2020 | #8,444 | 12 |
| 2019 | #8,641 | 12 |
| 2018 | #9,868 | 10 |
| 2017 | #7,867 | 14 |
Andrew — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#5
in 1988
Current rank
#68
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Andrew reached its peak popularity for boys in 1988, ranking #5 nationally with 35,745 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #22 (2014) to #68 (2024) — a 68% drop.
As of 2024, Andrew ranks #68 nationally for boys, with 4,772 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #68 | 4,772 |
| 2023 | #65 | 4,804 |
| 2022 | #61 | 5,163 |
| 2021 | #57 | 5,615 |
| 2020 | #52 | 6,062 |
| 2019 | #46 | 6,809 |
| 2018 | #43 | 7,313 |
| 2017 | #40 | 8,285 |
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 — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Andrew most popular?
Andrew was most popular in 1988, when it ranked #5 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Andrew becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Andrew?
At least 1,329,846 babies have been recorded with the name Andrew in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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