Andrea Boy

Popularity: #905 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationAN-dree-uh / ˈændriə

Italian; Greek

Meaning

Italian: manly; Greek: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

Andrea is a name of Italian origin, derived from the Greek name Andreas. It has been used in various cultures, often associated with masculinity and bravery. The name has historical significance in Christianity, as Saint Andrew is a prominent figure in the New Testament. In modern times, Andrea is used in several countries, sometimes as a unisex name.

Trend Summary

Andrea has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Andreo
  • Andres

International Variants

  • André (French)
  • Andreas (German)
  • Andrei (Russian)
  • Andres (Spanish)

Famous people named Andrea

Andrea Bocelli is an Italian tenor and multi-instrumentalist known for his classical and pop music.

Andrea Pirlo is a retired Italian footballer recognized for his exceptional skills as a midfielder.

Andrea Dworkin was an American radical feminist and writer known for her work on women's rights.

Andrea Riseborough is an English actress acclaimed for her performances in independent films.

Fictional characters named Andrea

Andrea Harrison is a character in the television series 'The Walking Dead,' known for her complex development throughout the series.

Andrea is a character in the video game series 'Mass Effect,' serving as a skilled soldier and ally to the protagonist.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Andrea was first seen in the United States in 1912. Andrea has ranked as high as #907 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in New York, California, Georgia, North Carolina, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Andrea has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Andrea (2020)

StateBirthsShare
NY 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19127
19138
191413
191510
19169
191713
191811
191910
19209
192111
19229
192310
192414
192510
19265
192714
192810
19298
193010
19317
193212
19338
19346
19357
19369
19377
19387
193920
19407
19419
194212
194312
194414
194516
194611
194715
194817
194913
195016
195124
195218
195324
195426
195531
195662
195767
195865
195982
196081
196165
196295
196399
196495
1965118
1966138
1967134
1968141
1969121
1970142
1971153
1972140
1973147
1974158
1975177
1976183
1977159
1978152
1979136
1980147
1981154
1982133
1983120
1984120
1985121
1986133
1987117
198892
1989130
199090
199191
199280
199359
199464
199561
199652
199741
199852
199953
200052
200139
200234
200338
200454
200544
200640
200722
200830
200919
201018
201120
201218
201313
201419
201511
201617
201730
201825
201914
202024
202118
202221
202315
202419