Andrew
Andrew is a classic name of Greek origin, derived from 'Andreas' meaning 'strong' or 'manly.' It has deep biblical roots as the name of one of Jesus's twelve apostles, Saint Andrew, who is the patron saint of Scotland.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 4,372. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 13,297
- 2012: 12,643
- 2013: 11,684
- 2014: 11,189
- 2015: 10,147
- 2016: 9,437
- 2017: 8,290
- 2018: 7,315
- 2019: 6,815
- 2020: 6,068
- 2021: 5,623
- 2022: 5,168
- 2023: 4,812
- 2024: 4,791
- 2025: 4,497
- 2026 (projected): 4,372
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Strong international presence with variations in many cultures
- •Nicknames offer flexibility as the child grows
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Andrew Carnegie
Industrialist and philanthropist
Andrew Jackson
7th President of the United States
Andrew Garfield
Actor
Prince Andrew
Duke of York, British Royal Family
Statistics
1,329,454
Total births since 1880
1987
Peak year
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