Andrew Boy

Popularity: #73 · 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.

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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

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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, Texas, and Ohio.

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.

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.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 4,503 4,497 6
2024 4,802 4,791 11
2023 4,818 4,812 6
2022 5,175 5,168 7
2021 5,630 5,623 7
2020 6,081 6,068 13
2019 6,827 6,815 12
2018 7,325 7,315 10
2017 8,304 8,290 14
2016 9,453 9,437 16
2015 10,157 10,147 10
2014 11,200 11,189 11
2013 11,698 11,684 14
2012 12,664 12,643 21
2011 13,308 13,297 11
2010 14,284 14,269 15
2009 14,899 14,877 22
2008 16,809 16,779 30
2007 18,489 18,461 28
2006 19,755 19,733 22
2005 20,774 20,742 32
2004 21,818 21,717 101
2003 22,201 22,162 39
2002 22,069 22,037 32
2001 22,466 22,422 44
2000 23,703 23,658 45
1999 23,905 23,866 39
1998 23,716 23,664 52
1997 25,258 25,208 50
1996 25,289 25,244 45
1995 25,916 25,860 56
1994 26,083 26,019 64
1993 27,400 27,326 74
1992 30,643 30,542 101
1991 31,632 31,539 93
1990 33,778 33,673 105
1989 34,964 34,817 147
1988 35,958 35,745 213
1987 36,429 36,206 223
1986 34,070 33,858 212
1985 30,385 30,178 207
1984 26,068 25,916 152
1983 25,745 25,559 186
1982 22,991 22,833 158
1981 20,348 20,232 116
1980 19,824 19,730 94
1979 18,745 18,618 127
1978 16,804 16,720 84
1977 16,094 16,017 77
1976 13,358 13,301 57
1975 12,816 12,756 60
1974 11,834 11,778 56
1973 10,780 10,728 52
1972 10,156 10,111 45
1971 10,965 10,911 54
1970 12,040 11,989 51
1969 11,324 11,282 42
1968 10,621 10,563 58
1967 10,016 9,967 49
1966 10,286 10,235 51
1965 9,708 9,673 35
1964 10,533 10,494 39
1963 9,548 9,514 34
1962 8,734 8,697 37
1961 8,507 8,483 24
1960 8,225 8,201 24
1959 7,114 7,089 25
1958 7,146 7,115 31
1957 7,022 6,997 25
1956 6,625 6,603 22
1955 6,036 6,012 24
1954 5,669 5,653 16
1953 5,646 5,626 20
1952 5,584 5,572 12
1951 5,389 5,373 16
1950 4,950 4,932 18
1949 4,535 4,513 22
1948 4,316 4,305 11
1947 4,358 4,346 12
1946 3,773 3,758 15
1945 3,021 3,007 14
1944 3,072 3,056 16
1943 3,368 3,352 16
1942 3,159 3,142 17
1941 2,722 2,708 14
1940 2,444 2,431 13
1939 2,452 2,440 12
1938 2,419 2,411 8
1937 2,419 2,405 14
1936 2,288 2,276 12
1935 2,308 2,291 17
1934 2,466 2,443 23
1933 2,360 2,344 16
1932 2,668 2,645 23
1931 2,744 2,714 30
1930 3,080 3,056 24
1929 3,105 3,076 29
1928 3,177 3,142 35
1927 3,472 3,437 35
1926 3,370 3,344 26
1925 3,632 3,617 15
1924 3,768 3,744 24
1923 3,773 3,748 25
1922 3,827 3,803 24
1921 4,032 4,015 17
1920 4,048 4,026 22
1919 3,872 3,851 21
1918 4,155 4,138 17
1917 3,764 3,752 12
1916 3,739 3,723 16
1915 3,594 3,573 21
1914 2,977 2,965 12
1913 2,230 2,222 8
1912 1,954 1,946 8
1911 1,104 1,098 6
1910 892 884 8
1909 766 766 0
1908 722 722 0
1907 708 708 0
1906 611 611 0
1905 619 619 0
1904 546 546 0
1903 550 550 0
1902 558 558 0
1901 479 479 0
1900 718 718 0
1899 578 578 0
1898 621 611 10
1897 555 555 0
1896 566 566 0
1895 562 562 0
1894 594 594 0
1893 520 520 0
1892 637 637 0
1891 521 521 0
1890 575 575 0
1889 561 561 0
1888 615 615 0
1887 520 520 0
1886 619 614 5
1885 599 599 0
1884 616 616 0
1883 623 623 0
1882 673 673 0
1881 593 588 5
1880 644 644 0

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 635
13%
TX 546
11%
FL 314
7%
NY 234
5%
PA 184
4%
OH 173
4%
NC 170
4%
NJ 165
3%
GA 154
3%
IL 148
3%
VA 134
3%
TN 112
2%
MI 109
2%
IN 109
2%
MA 102
2%
MO 91
2%
AZ 88
2%
AL 84
2%
WA 81
2%
LA 79
2%
MD 79
2%
SC 75
2%
KY 71
1%
CO 70
1%
UT 65
1%
WI 62
1%
MN 59
1%
CT 56
1%
OK 48
1%
KS 47
1%
IA 43
1%
NV 39
1%
AR 39
1%
OR 39
1%
MS 31
1%
NE 30
1%
NM 28
1%
ID 25
1%
WV 21
0%
ND 20
0%
DE 18
0%
RI 16
0%
DC 14
0%
NH 11
0%
MT 11
0%
HI 11
0%
ME 8
0%
SD 8
0%
AK 8
0%