Andrew is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2615 in 1998 with 52 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 101 births ranking #1872. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 15.6%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 33,979 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.