gender neutral
Andrew
manly, brave
About Andrew
A classic selection that has maintained its appeal across centuries and continents, Andrew represents enduring style without pretension. The name offers a comfortable familiarity that never feels outdated or overly trendy. Parents who choose Andrew often value tradition, reliability, and names with proven staying power. It works seamlessly in professional environments while remaining approachable and friendly in casual settings. Andrew provides excellent nickname versatility, easily shortened to Andy or Drew based on personal preference or life stage. The name's widespread recognition means it rarely requires spelling or pronunciation clarification, a practical consideration in our increasingly global society. Andrew suits individuals across all personality types, from the scholarly and introspective to the athletic and outgoing. It's a name that doesn't pigeonhole a child into any particular identity, instead providing a solid foundation upon which they can build their unique character and achievements throughout life.
Popularity of the Name Andrew
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #24 | ||||
| 1881 | #24 | ||||
| 1882 | #24 | ||||
| 1883 | #24 | ||||
| 1884 | #29 | ||||
| 1885 | #30 | ||||
| 1886 | #29 | ||||
| 1887 | #33 | ||||
| 1888 | #33 | ||||
| 1889 | #33 | ||||
| 1890 | #34 | ||||
| 1891 | #33 | ||||
| 1892 | #32 | ||||
| 1893 | #40 | ||||
| 1894 | #35 | ||||
| 1895 | #37 | ||||
| 1896 | #37 | ||||
| 1897 | #36 | ||||
| 1898 | #38 | ||||
| 1899 | #36 | ||||
| 1900 | #37 | #40 | |||
| 1901 | #40 | #40 | |||
| 1902 | #42 | #46 | |||
| 1903 | #42 | #45 | |||
| 1904 | #43 | #44 | |||
| 1905 | #40 | #47 | |||
| 1906 | #41 | #45 | |||
| 1907 | #40 | #48 | |||
| 1908 | #39 | #44 | |||
| 1909 | #38 | #48 | |||
| 1910 | #42 | #47 | |||
| 1911 | #42 | #49 | |||
| 1912 | #44 | #54 | |||
| 1913 | #47 | #52 | |||
| 1914 | #44 | #56 | |||
| 1915 | #46 | #51 | |||
| 1916 | #46 | #50 | |||
| 1917 | #48 | #57 | |||
| 1918 | #46 | #63 | |||
| 1919 | #47 | #60 | |||
| 1920 | #49 | #66 | |||
| 1921 | #51 | #59 | |||
| 1922 | #53 | #63 | |||
| 1923 | #53 | #64 | |||
| 1924 | #56 | #61 | |||
| 1925 | #56 | #56 | |||
| 1926 | #59 | #61 | |||
| 1927 | #56 | #71 | |||
| 1928 | #60 | #63 | |||
| 1929 | #59 | #71 | |||
| 1930 | #62 | #81 | |||
| 1931 | #65 | #75 | |||
| 1932 | #69 | #82 | |||
| 1933 | #76 | #77 | |||
| 1934 | #76 | #70 | |||
| 1935 | #85 | #76 | |||
| 1936 | #83 | #77 | |||
| 1937 | #79 | #85 | |||
| 1938 | #82 | #65 | |||
| 1939 | #84 | #86 | |||
| 1940 | #84 | #75 | |||
| 1941 | #82 | #75 | |||
| 1942 | #80 | #71 | |||
| 1943 | #79 | #71 | |||
| 1944 | #81 | #64 | |||
| 1945 | #86 | #71 | |||
| 1946 | #84 | #55 | |||
| 1947 | #82 | #55 | |||
| 1948 | #77 | #55 | |||
| 1949 | #75 | #54 | |||
| 1950 | #68 | #46 | |||
| 1951 | #69 | #45 | |||
| 1952 | #68 | #44 | |||
| 1953 | #68 | #42 | |||
| 1954 | #70 | #42 | |||
| 1955 | #66 | #39 | |||
| 1956 | #56 | #28 | |||
| 1957 | #56 | #33 | |||
| 1958 | #55 | #27 | |||
| 1959 | #58 | #21 | |||
| 1960 | #51 | #18 | |||
| 1961 | #52 | #9 | |||
| 1962 | #49 | #8 | |||
| 1963 | #42 | #8 | |||
| 1964 | #37 | #7 | #34 | ||
| 1965 | #37 | #6 | #32 | ||
| 1966 | #36 | #4 | #31 | ||
| 1967 | #35 | #3 | #33 | ||
| 1968 | #34 | #3 | #32 | ||
| 1969 | #33 | #5 | #36 | ||
| 1970 | #32 | #4 | #36 | ||
| 1971 | #33 | #5 | #26 | ||
| 1972 | #30 | #4 | #38 | ||
| 1973 | #29 | #3 | #38 | ||
| 1974 | #28 | #3 | #36 | ||
| 1975 | #28 | #2 | #33 | ||
| 1976 | #27 | #4 | #37 | ||
| 1977 | #24 | #2 | #29 | ||
| 1978 | #22 | #2 | #24 | ||
| 1979 | #20 | #4 | #21 | ||
| 1980 | #19 | #5 | #30 | ||
| 1981 | #18 | #4 | #26 | ||
| 1982 | #17 | #4 | #20 | ||
| 1983 | #15 | #6 | #28 | ||
| 1984 | #14 | #7 | #24 | ||
| 1985 | #11 | #7 | #19 | ||
| 1986 | #8 | #8 | #19 | ||
| 1987 | #6 | #6 | #21 | ||
| 1988 | #5 | #6 | #27 | ||
| 1989 | #7 | #10 | #23 | ||
| 1990 | #7 | #12 | #18 | ||
| 1991 | #5 | #9 | #19 | #6 | |
| 1992 | #5 | #13 | #16 | #11 | |
| 1993 | #10 | #13 | #16 | #15 | |
| 1994 | #10 | #15 | #20 | #17 | |
| 1995 | #11 | #18 | #22 | #14 | |
| 1996 | #10 | #21 | #19 | #16 | |
| 1997 | #7 | #27 | #22 | #23 | #13 |
| 1998 | #9 | #34 | #32 | #23 | #18 |
| 1999 | #7 | #39 | #35 | #28 | #16 |
| 2000 | #7 | #42 | #33 | #31 | #18 |
| 2001 | #7 | #45 | #49 | #37 | #20 |
| 2002 | #6 | #50 | #39 | #41 | #21 |
| 2003 | #5 | #57 | #42 | #36 | #24 |
| 2004 | #6 | #60 | #52 | #32 | #22 |
| 2005 | #6 | #69 | #52 | #39 | #26 |
| 2006 | #7 | #74 | #75 | #43 | #26 |
| 2007 | #10 | #79 | #83 | #43 | #29 |
| 2008 | #12 | #93 | #75 | #41 | #35 |
| 2009 | #16 | #99 | #92 | #58 | #38 |
| 2010 | #14 | #102 | #134 | #58 | #42 |
| 2011 | #16 | #108 | #76 | #60 | #46 |
| 2012 | #18 | #119 | #94 | #60 | #46 |
| 2013 | #22 | #121 | #74 | #60 | #47 |
| 2014 | #22 | #136 | #104 | #61 | #54 |
| 2015 | #30 | #141 | #122 | #60 | #56 |
| 2016 | #34 | #161 | #119 | #72 | #70 |
| 2017 | #40 | #163 | #117 | #76 | #61 |
| 2018 | #43 | #158 | #152 | #79 | #74 |
| 2019 | #46 | #171 | #129 | #70 | #87 |
| 2020 | #52 | #209 | #237 | #94 | #91 |
| 2021 | #57 | #237 | #249 | #97 | #101 |
| 2022 | #61 | #232 | #198 | #124 | #106 |
| 2023 | #65 | #236 | #203 | #146 | #100 |
| 2024 | #68 | #264 | #134 | #109 | #112 |
| 2025 | #73 | #282 | #347 | #109 | #137 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Andrew
Names Similar to Andrew
Nicknames for Andrew
- Andy
- Drew
- Andie
- Dru
- Drewbie
Famous People Named Andrew
| Andrew Carnegie | Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist |
| Andrew Lloyd Webber | British composer and musical theater impresario |
| Andrew Garfield | British-American actor |
| Andrew Lincoln | British actor, known for his role in "The Walking Dead" |
| Andrew Johnson | American sprinter and Olympic gold medalist |
| Andrew Strauss | Former English cricketer and captain |
| Andrew Luck | American football quarterback |
| Andrew Carnegie Mellon | American businessman and philanthropist |
Characters Named Andrew
| Andrew Beckett | From the movie "Philadelphia" |
| Andrew Shepherd | From the movie "The American President" |
| Andrew Paxton | From the movie "The Proposal" |
| Andrew Wells | From the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Andrew "Andy" Sachs | From the movie "The Devil Wears Prada" |
| Andrew Clark | From the movie "The Breakfast Club" |
| Andrew "Andy" Dufresne | From the movie "The Shawshank Redemption" |
| Andrew "Ender" Wiggin | From the book "Ender's Game" |
| Andrew "Andy" Bernard | From the TV series "The Office" |
| Andrew "Andy" Stitzer | From the movie "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" |