Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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
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
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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
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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
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
4.87% 69th/1416 |
2.90% 40th/1379 |
2.16% 51st/2366 |
6.48% 74th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
6.79% 105th/1546 |
3.41% 53rd/1556 |
3.36% 79th/2353 |
7.69% 119th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
3.01% 67th/2227 |
1.56% 38th/2430 |
2.80% 80th/2853 |
2.16% 60th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
0.85% 25th/2937 |
0.72% 25th/3483 |
1.05% 37th/3518 |
0.64% 26th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
0.14% 5th/3685 |
0.18% 8th/4475 |
0.29% 15th/5194 |
0.11% 7th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
0.07% 3rd/4582 |
0.23% 12th/5164 |
0.16% 12th/7313 |
0.08% 6th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
0.98% 39th/3984 |
0.80% 36th/4487 |
0.63% 43rd/6822 |
0.54% 34th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
77.16% 1064th/1379 |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
79.76% 1241st/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
84.49% 2053rd/2430 |
- |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
50.63% 1487th/2937 |
43.76% 1524th/3483 |
70.58% 2483rd/3518 |
44.81% 1812th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.95% 993rd/3685 |
27.22% 1218th/4475 |
28.84% 1498th/5194 |
17.81% 1125th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
46.78% 3421st/7313 |
51.27% 3826th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Delaware across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, usage has been too rising for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too rising for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too rising for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too rising for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 46th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 75th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 56th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 27th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 39th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2014th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1937th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2346th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1585th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1206th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3886th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9528th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.