Andrew is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #68 in 2024 with 4,772 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 25,244 births ranking #10. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 81.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 359 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.