Andrew Boy

Popularity: #67 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAN-droo / ˈændruː

Greek; Hebrew

Meaning

Greek: manly; Hebrew: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Andrew has roots in both Greek and Hebrew, with the Greek form deriving from 'Andreas,' meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' It has been a popular name in Christian tradition, largely due to Saint Andrew, one of the apostles of Jesus. The name has been widely used across various cultures and languages, contributing to its enduring popularity. In the English-speaking world, Andrew has been a common name since the Middle Ages.

Trend Summary

Andrew has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and remaining a classic choice.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Andy
  • Drew

International Variants

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

Famous people named Andrew

Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist known for leading the expansion of the American steel industry.

Andrew Jackson served as the seventh President of the United States and was a key figure in the founding of the Democratic Party.

Andrew Lloyd Webber is a British composer known for his contributions to musical theatre, including works like 'The Phantom of the Opera.'.

Andrew Garfield is a British-American actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'The Social Network' and 'The Amazing Spider-Man.'.

Fictional characters named Andrew

Andrew Beckett is a character in the film 'Philadelphia,' portrayed by Tom Hanks, who fights against discrimination and injustice.

Andrew 'Andy' Dufresne is the protagonist in 'The Shawshank Redemption,' a film based on a Stephen King novella, who is wrongfully imprisoned.

Sibling Suggestions

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, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Andrew has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Andrew (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 635
14%
TX 546
12%
FL 314
7%
NY 234
5%
PA 184
4%
OH 173
4%
NC 170
4%
GA 154
3%
IL 148
3%
VA 134
3%
TN 112
2%
MI 109
2%
IN 109
2%
MA 102
2%
MO 91
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880644
1881588
1882673
1883623
1884616
1885599
1886614
1887520
1888615
1889561
1890575
1891521
1892637
1893520
1894594
1895562
1896566
1897555
1898611
1899578
1900718
1901479
1902558
1903550
1904546
1905619
1906611
1907708
1908722
1909766
1910884
19111,098
19121,946
19132,222
19142,965
19153,573
19163,723
19173,752
19184,138
19193,851
19204,026
19214,015
19223,803
19233,748
19243,744
19253,617
19263,344
19273,437
19283,142
19293,076
19303,057
19312,713
19322,645
19332,344
19342,443
19352,291
19362,276
19372,405
19382,411
19392,440
19402,431
19412,707
19423,142
19433,351
19443,057
19453,007
19463,757
19474,346
19484,308
19494,512
19504,932
19515,372
19525,573
19535,625
19545,653
19556,013
19566,602
19576,996
19587,115
19597,089
19608,202
19618,483
19628,696
19639,514
196410,495
19659,674
196610,234
19679,967
196810,565
196911,282
197011,988
197110,915
197210,114
197310,729
197411,778
197512,759
197613,303
197716,018
197816,722
197918,617
198019,734
198120,234
198222,836
198325,564
198425,919
198530,180
198633,859
198736,205
198835,745
198934,818
199033,675
199131,541
199230,538
199327,322
199426,015
199525,858
199625,244
199725,208
199823,662
199923,866
200023,657
200122,422
200222,036
200322,162
200421,714
200520,740
200619,732
200718,460
200816,778
200914,876
201014,268
201113,296
201212,641
201311,682
201411,187
201510,144
20169,431
20178,285
20187,313
20196,809
20206,062
20215,615
20225,163
20234,804
20244,772