Andrew Boy

Popularity: #67 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-droo /ˈændruː/

Origin: Greek; Hebrew

Meaning: Greek: manly; Hebrew: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Andrew is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which is rooted in the word "aner," meaning "man" or "male." This etymological lineage traces back to the ancient Greek language, where the name was commonly used. The transition into Latin as Andreas maintained the original meaning, and from Latin, it was adopted into Old French as "André" before entering the English language in the medieval period, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.

Historically, Andrew holds significant prominence as one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, often regarded as the first disciple called by Jesus. His story is recounted in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospels, which were composed in the 1st century.

Andrew is also recognized as the patron saint of Scotland, and his feast day is celebrated on November 30. The name's association with such a pivotal biblical figure has contributed to its enduring presence in Christian contexts throughout the centuries.

Culturally, the name Andrew has been associated with strength and manliness, reflecting its linguistic roots. It has appeared in various forms across different cultures, with diminutive forms such as Andy being used informally.

The name has also been borne by numerous historical figures, including kings and saints, which has further solidified its significance in various traditions. The legacy of Andrew continues to resonate in literature, art, and religious practices, underscoring its lasting impact across generations.

Famous people named Andrew

In this section, you will find notable people named Andrew. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Andrew who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Andrew who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Andrew Garfield is an actor best known for The Social Network, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Hacksaw Ridge.

Andrew Lloyd Webber is a composer best known for The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and Evita.

Andrew Wiggins is a professional basketball player best known for playing with the Golden State Warriors and winning the NBA Championship.

Andrew Yang is an entrepreneur best known for his 2020 presidential campaign and founding Venture for America.

Andrew Bird is a musician best known for his work as a singer-songwriter and violinist, particularly with the albums Armchair Apocrypha and Noble Beast.

Andrew Luck is a former professional football player best known for his career as a quarterback with the Indianapolis Colts.

Andrew Zimmern is a chef and television personality best known for hosting Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern.

Andrew Scott is an actor best known for his roles in Fleabag, Pride, and Sherlock.

Andrew Dice Clay is a comedian and actor best known for his stand-up performances and the film The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.

Andrew Keegan is an actor best known for his roles in 10 Things I Hate About You, Full Circle, and the television series Party of Five.

Fictional characters named Andrew

The following list of fictional characters named Andrew is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Andrew Ryan is a fictional character from the video game BioShock. He is the founder of the underwater city of Rapture and embodies the philosophy of objectivism.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Andrew was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Andrew has ranked as high as #9 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Andrew has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Andrew is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Andrew was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Andrew (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

State Births Share
CA 635
14%
TX 546
12%
FL 314
7%
NY 234
5%
PA 184
4%
OH 173
4%
NC 170
4%
GA 154
3%
IL 148
3%
VA 134
3%
TN 112
2%
MI 109
2%
IN 109
2%
MA 102
2%
MO 91
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Andrew.

YearBirths
20244,772
20234,804
20225,163
20215,615
20206,062
20196,809
20187,313
20178,285
20169,431
201510,144
201411,187
201311,682
201212,641
201113,296
201014,268
200914,876
200816,778
200718,460
200619,732
200520,740
200421,714
200322,162
200222,036
200122,422
200023,657
199923,866
199823,662
199725,208
199625,244
199525,858
199426,015
199327,322
199230,538
199131,541
199033,675
198934,818
198835,745
198736,205
198633,859
198530,180
198425,919
198325,564
198222,836
198120,234
198019,734
197918,617
197816,722
197716,018
197613,303
197512,759
197411,778
197310,729
197210,114
197110,915
197011,988
196911,282
196810,565
19679,967
196610,234
19659,674
196410,495
19639,514
19628,696
19618,483
19608,202
19597,089
19587,115
19576,996
19566,602
19556,013
19545,653
19535,625
19525,573
19515,372
19504,932
19494,512
19484,308
19474,346
19463,757
19453,007
19443,057
19433,351
19423,142
19412,707
19402,431
19392,440
19382,411
19372,405
19362,276
19352,291
19342,443
19332,344
19322,645
19312,713
19303,057
19293,076
19283,142
19273,437
19263,344
19253,617
19243,744
19233,748
19223,803
19214,015
19204,026
19193,851
19184,138
19173,752
19163,723
19153,573
19142,965
19132,222
19121,946
19111,098
1910884
1909766
1908722
1907708
1906611
1905619
1904546
1903550
1902558
1901479
1900718
1899578
1898611
1897555
1896566
1895562
1894594
1893520
1892637
1891521
1890575
1889561
1888615
1887520
1886614
1885599
1884616
1883623
1882673
1881588
1880644