Andrew is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2559 in 1997 with 50 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 101 births ranking #1872. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 11.1%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 34,813 girls 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.