Andrew Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Andrew is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Andrew?
Andrew is spelled A-N-D-R-E-W. The name has 6 letters.
Andrew at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Andrew is derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning “manly” or “masculine.”
- Origin
- Andrew is commonly associated with the Greek name Andreas, reflecting its roots in Greek language and culture.
- Pronunciation
- AN-droo · 2 syllables
Andrew Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#73
Recorded Births4,497
- Girls usage fell 4,262 places to #13,208 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 5 places to #73 and recorded 294 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Andrew Mean?
Andrew is derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning “manly” or “masculine.”
Origin: Andrew is commonly associated with the Greek name Andreas, reflecting its roots in Greek language and culture.
How Do You Pronounce Andrew?
PronunciationAN-droo
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Andrew?
- History
- The name Andrew appears in various historical texts and traditions, often connected to early Christian figures such as Saint Andrew.
Andrew Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 4,497 | #73 |
| 2024 | Girls | 11 | #8,946 |
| 2024 | Boys | 4,791 | #68 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 4,812 | #65 |
| 2022 | Girls | 7 | #12,243 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5,168 | #61 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5,623 | #57 |
| 2020 | Girls | 13 | #7,969 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6,068 | #52 |
| 2019 | Girls | 12 | #8,597 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6,815 | #46 |
| 2018 | Girls | 10 | #9,806 |
| 2018 | Boys | 7,315 | #43 |
| 2017 | Girls | 14 | #7,840 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8,290 | #40 |
| 2016 | Girls | 16 | #7,230 |
| 2016 | Boys | 9,437 | #34 |
| 2015 | Girls | 10 | #10,148 |
| 2015 | Boys | 10,147 | #30 |
| 2014 | Girls | 11 | #9,517 |
| 2014 | Boys | 11,189 | #22 |
When Was Andrew Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1987 · Boys
36,206 recorded births
National rank #6
1988 · Boys
35,745 recorded births
National rank #5
1989 · Boys
34,817 recorded births
National rank #7
1986 · Boys
33,858 recorded births
National rank #8
Where Andrew Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #47 | 72 |
| WY | #47 | 9 |
| NH | #49 | 26 |
| CT | #55 | 58 |
| MA | #56 | 106 |
| HI | #56 | 14 |
| PA | #59 | 191 |
| TN | #60 | 127 |