Andrei Boy
Origin(s)
Slavic; Greek
Meaning
Slavic: manly; Greek: brave
Historical & Cultural Background
Andrei is a common name in Slavic countries, particularly in Russia and Ukraine. It is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means 'man' or 'warrior'. The name has been borne by several saints, including Saint Andrew, the patron saint of fishermen. In various cultures, Andrei has been associated with strength and bravery.
Trend Summary
The name Andrei has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among Eastern European communities.
Similar Names
Anders, Andrew, Andre, Aldo, Armand, Alaric, Ansel, Anton, Alfred, Alden
Variants
- Andrey
- Andrei
International Variants
- Andreas (German)
- André (French)
- Andrei (Romanian)
- Andres (Spanish)
Famous people named Andrei
Andrei Sakharov was a Soviet physicist and human rights activist known for his work on the hydrogen bomb and his advocacy for civil liberties.
Andrei Rublev was a renowned Russian icon painter from the 15th century, celebrated for his religious artworks.
Andrei Arshavin is a former Russian professional footballer who played for clubs like Arsenal and the Russian national team.
Andrei Tarkovsky was a prominent Soviet filmmaker known for his influential films such as 'Solaris' and 'Andrei Rublev'.
Fictional characters named Andrei
Andrei Bolkonsky is a character in Leo Tolstoy's novel 'War and Peace', known for his introspective nature and complex personality.
Andrei Karamazov is a character in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel 'The Brothers Karamazov', representing the intellectual and moral struggles of the time.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Andrei was first seen in the United States in 1948. Andrei has ranked as high as #1264 nationally which occurred in 2006 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Andrei has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Andrei (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 43 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 59 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 63 |
| 2002 | 77 |
| 2003 | 96 |
| 2004 | 94 |
| 2005 | 87 |
| 2006 | 119 |
| 2007 | 95 |
| 2008 | 112 |
| 2009 | 113 |
| 2010 | 101 |
| 2011 | 84 |
| 2012 | 85 |
| 2013 | 87 |
| 2014 | 68 |
| 2015 | 75 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2017 | 74 |
| 2018 | 70 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 64 |