Andrew is an extremely popular boys' name in United States, ranking #7 in 2006 with 19,732 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 25,244 births ranking #10. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 21.8%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 104 boys born was named Andrew. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.