Andrews Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAN-drooz / ˈændruːzEnglish; Greek
Meaning
English: son of Andrew; Greek: manly, brave
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Andrews is derived from the given name Andrew, which has roots in the Greek name Andreas. It has been used as a surname in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. The name is often associated with Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, who is the patron saint of Scotland and Russia. As a surname, it has been borne by various notable figures throughout history.
Trend Summary
The name Andrews has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often used as a surname and occasionally as a first name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Anders
- Anderson
International Variants
- André (French)
- Andreas (German)
- Andrei (Russian)
Famous people named Andrews
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Andrews was first seen in the United States in 1912. Andrews has ranked as high as #1174 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Andrews has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Andrews (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 15 |