Andy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAN-dee / ˈændiEnglish; Greek
Meaning
English: Brave; Greek: Manly
Historical & Cultural Background
Andy is often considered a diminutive of Andrew, which has roots in both Greek and English. The name Andrew was popularized by Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles in Christianity. Over time, Andy emerged as a casual and friendly variant, commonly used in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity in the 20th century as a standalone name.
Trend Summary
Andy has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Andie
- Andi
International Variants
- André (French)
- Andreas (German)
- Andoni (Basque)
Famous people named Andy
Andy Warhol was an influential American artist known for his role in the pop art movement.
Andy Griffith was a celebrated American actor and comedian, best known for his role in 'The Andy Griffith Show.'.
Andy Murray is a professional Scottish tennis player and a multiple Grand Slam champion.
Andy Cohen is an American television host and producer, recognized for his work on Bravo's 'Watch What Happens Live.'.
Fictional characters named Andy
Andy Dufresne is the protagonist in 'The Shawshank Redemption,' known for his resilience and hope.
Andy Taylor is the main character in 'The Andy Griffith Show,' serving as the sheriff of Mayberry.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Andy was first seen in the United States in 1880. Andy has ranked as high as #367 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Andy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Andy (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 117 | |
TX | 72 | |
FL | 49 | |
NY | 47 | |
PA | 22 | |
NC | 16 | |
VA | 15 | |
MA | 14 | |
GA | 14 | |
AZ | 13 | |
TN | 13 | |
WA | 12 | |
IL | 12 | |
UT | 11 | |
MD | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 58 |
1881 | 58 |
1882 | 51 |
1883 | 43 |
1884 | 55 |
1885 | 55 |
1886 | 49 |
1887 | 54 |
1888 | 60 |
1889 | 45 |
1890 | 53 |
1891 | 59 |
1892 | 73 |
1893 | 51 |
1894 | 44 |
1895 | 39 |
1896 | 45 |
1897 | 50 |
1898 | 40 |
1899 | 41 |
1900 | 54 |
1901 | 34 |
1902 | 42 |
1903 | 45 |
1904 | 46 |
1905 | 38 |
1906 | 45 |
1907 | 55 |
1908 | 56 |
1909 | 53 |
1910 | 76 |
1911 | 63 |
1912 | 113 |
1913 | 150 |
1914 | 225 |
1915 | 277 |
1916 | 291 |
1917 | 298 |
1918 | 361 |
1919 | 285 |
1920 | 314 |
1921 | 315 |
1922 | 303 |
1923 | 291 |
1924 | 266 |
1925 | 254 |
1926 | 245 |
1927 | 305 |
1928 | 258 |
1929 | 255 |
1930 | 257 |
1931 | 243 |
1932 | 217 |
1933 | 232 |
1934 | 211 |
1935 | 218 |
1936 | 224 |
1937 | 232 |
1938 | 243 |
1939 | 252 |
1940 | 257 |
1941 | 278 |
1942 | 323 |
1943 | 344 |
1944 | 329 |
1945 | 346 |
1946 | 429 |
1947 | 457 |
1948 | 487 |
1949 | 456 |
1950 | 402 |
1951 | 427 |
1952 | 424 |
1953 | 471 |
1954 | 500 |
1955 | 575 |
1956 | 673 |
1957 | 980 |
1958 | 1,136 |
1959 | 1,309 |
1960 | 1,428 |
1961 | 1,374 |
1962 | 1,420 |
1963 | 1,481 |
1964 | 1,470 |
1965 | 1,175 |
1966 | 997 |
1967 | 941 |
1968 | 907 |
1969 | 944 |
1970 | 953 |
1971 | 846 |
1972 | 772 |
1973 | 775 |
1974 | 897 |
1975 | 927 |
1976 | 915 |
1977 | 973 |
1978 | 971 |
1979 | 1,012 |
1980 | 968 |
1981 | 969 |
1982 | 927 |
1983 | 835 |
1984 | 740 |
1985 | 760 |
1986 | 718 |
1987 | 809 |
1988 | 837 |
1989 | 900 |
1990 | 957 |
1991 | 1,041 |
1992 | 1,165 |
1993 | 1,150 |
1994 | 1,137 |
1995 | 1,107 |
1996 | 1,292 |
1997 | 1,425 |
1998 | 1,447 |
1999 | 1,572 |
2000 | 1,710 |
2001 | 1,796 |
2002 | 1,730 |
2003 | 1,637 |
2004 | 1,795 |
2005 | 1,931 |
2006 | 1,903 |
2007 | 1,831 |
2008 | 1,815 |
2009 | 1,663 |
2010 | 1,481 |
2011 | 1,273 |
2012 | 1,273 |
2013 | 1,193 |
2014 | 1,269 |
2015 | 1,068 |
2016 | 1,060 |
2017 | 881 |
2018 | 882 |
2019 | 838 |
2020 | 756 |
2021 | 637 |
2022 | 688 |
2023 | 604 |
2024 | 628 |