Andy
Andy is a diminutive of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' While traditionally a nickname, Andy has become a popular given name in its own right, carrying a friendly and approachable quality.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 485. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,273
- 2012: 1,273
- 2013: 1,193
- 2014: 1,270
- 2015: 1,068
- 2016: 1,060
- 2017: 881
- 2018: 884
- 2019: 838
- 2020: 757
- 2021: 637
- 2022: 689
- 2023: 604
- 2024: 630
- 2025: 524
- 2026 (projected): 485
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Works well as both a standalone name and nickname for Andrew
- •Has a casual, down-to-earth quality that ages well
- •Less formal than Andrew but maintains the same strong meaning
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Statistics
94,185
Total births since 1880
2005
Peak year
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