Boy · 7th of 24,088
Andrew
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
1,329,846
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1987
Peak Popularity Year
36,428
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Andrew stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
The name Andrew originates from Greek, specifically from the name 'Andreas', meaning 'man' or 'warrior'. It has evolved through various languages and cultures, maintaining its core meaning. Andrew has biblical significance as one of the apostles and has been widely used since the Middle Ages, contributing to its historical popularity. The name is often associated with traits of strength and leadership, and it remains a common choice today.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈændruː/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Andrew comes from the Greek name 'Andreas', which is derived from the word 'aner', meaning 'man' or 'warrior'.
Meaning
man, warrior
Language Evolution
Andreas (Ancient Greek), Andrei (Russian), Andres (Spanish), Andrea (Italian), André (French), Andrew (English)
Biblical Background
Andrew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and he is considered the patron saint of Scotland and Russia.
Historical Usage
The name Andrew has been in use since the early Christian era and gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Andy, Drew, Andreas, Andrei, Andres
Modern Popularity & Image
Andrew remains a popular name today, often associated with strength and leadership. It is viewed positively and is commonly used in various cultures.
Famous People
Andrew Jackson - 7th President of the United States, Andrew Carnegie - Industrialist and philanthropist, Andrew Lloyd Webber - Composer and musical theater impresario, Andrew Wiggins - Professional basketball player
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Declining
25-Year Trend:
Gradually Declining
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 36,428 peak births in 1987
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Delaware
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 4 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 14 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 46th of 7545 | 63,445 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 75th of 6773 | 48,938 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 56th of 7552 | 123,283 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 27th of 10718 | 204,399 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8th of 16616 | 465,553 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7th of 24088 | 315,518 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 39th of 23106 | 91,267 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2014th of 9107 | 317 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1937th of 9204 | 333 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2346th of 12526 | 427 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1585th of 19264 | 993 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1206th of 27321 | 2,152 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3886th of 35406 | 583 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9528th of 30306 | 128 |