Andrew is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #42 in 1998 with 1,808 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 2,676 births ranking #29. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 32.4%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 172 boys born was named Andrew. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Andrew is a long-established Greek name meaning "manly" or "masculine". It is classic without feeling remote, which is why it has endured so steadily.
The name is especially important in Christian tradition because Saint Andrew was one of the apostles. It has been used throughout Europe for centuries and remains a familiar staple in English.