Andrej Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAHN-dray / ˈɑːndreɪSlavic; Greek
Meaning
Slavic: man; Greek: brave
Historical & Cultural Background
Andrej is a variant of Andrew, which has roots in both Slavic and Greek cultures. The name has been popular in various European countries, particularly in Eastern Europe. It is often associated with Saint Andrew, one of the apostles in Christianity. The name has various forms and adaptations across different languages and cultures.
Trend Summary
Andrej has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among Eastern European communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Andrei
- Andrey
- Andres
International Variants
- André (French)
- Andreas (German)
- Andrei (Russian)
- Andres (Spanish)
Famous people named Andrej
Andrej Babiš is a Czech politician who served as the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic.
Andrej Pejic is an Australian model known for being one of the first gender non-conforming models.
Andrej Kramarić is a Croatian professional footballer who plays for the national team.
Andrej Tarkovsky was a renowned Russian filmmaker known for his influential works in cinema.
Fictional characters named Andrej
Andrej is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' known for his role in the storyline.
Andrej is a character in the novel 'The Brothers Karamazov' by Fyodor Dostoevsky, representing complex moral themes.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Andrej was first seen in the United States in 1965. Andrej has ranked as high as #1328 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Andrej has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Andrej (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 15 |