gender neutral
Andy
manly, brave
About Andy
Friendly, approachable, and timelessly casual, Andy embodies the spirit of the boy-next-door with genuine charm. This name has weathered decades of trends while maintaining its appeal because it simply works. Andy feels immediately familiar and comfortable, the kind of name that puts people at ease from the first introduction. It's equally at home on the playground, in the classroom, and in professional settings, adapting effortlessly to every stage of life. Parents who choose Andy often value authenticity and straightforwardness over flash and pretension. The name suggests someone reliable, good-natured, and easy to be around. Andy has that wonderful quality of being both complete on its own and potentially a nickname, offering flexibility as the child grows. It pairs well with virtually any middle or last name, making it wonderfully versatile. The two-syllable rhythm is pleasing without being complicated. For families wanting a name that feels like home, that carries warmth without formality, Andy remains a solid, endearing choice that never goes out of style.
Popularity of the Name Andy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #209 | ||||
| 1881 | #193 | ||||
| 1882 | #231 | ||||
| 1883 | #246 | ||||
| 1884 | #227 | ||||
| 1885 | #217 | ||||
| 1886 | #243 | ||||
| 1887 | #210 | ||||
| 1888 | #226 | ||||
| 1889 | #242 | ||||
| 1890 | #226 | ||||
| 1891 | #204 | ||||
| 1892 | #204 | ||||
| 1893 | #241 | ||||
| 1894 | #261 | ||||
| 1895 | #282 | ||||
| 1896 | #270 | ||||
| 1897 | #244 | ||||
| 1898 | #288 | ||||
| 1899 | #266 | ||||
| 1900 | #281 | ||||
| 1901 | #302 | ||||
| 1902 | #292 | ||||
| 1903 | #278 | ||||
| 1904 | #277 | ||||
| 1905 | #322 | ||||
| 1906 | #304 | ||||
| 1907 | #284 | ||||
| 1908 | #290 | ||||
| 1909 | #315 | ||||
| 1910 | #278 | ||||
| 1911 | #344 | ||||
| 1912 | #363 | ||||
| 1913 | #333 | ||||
| 1914 | #302 | ||||
| 1915 | #305 | ||||
| 1916 | #305 | ||||
| 1917 | #307 | ||||
| 1918 | #284 | ||||
| 1919 | #334 | ||||
| 1920 | #327 | ||||
| 1921 | #336 | ||||
| 1922 | #336 | ||||
| 1923 | #345 | ||||
| 1924 | #368 | ||||
| 1925 | #374 | ||||
| 1926 | #372 | ||||
| 1927 | #326 | ||||
| 1928 | #359 | ||||
| 1929 | #352 | ||||
| 1930 | #357 | ||||
| 1931 | #358 | ||||
| 1932 | #381 | ||||
| 1933 | #355 | ||||
| 1934 | #374 | ||||
| 1935 | #365 | ||||
| 1936 | #361 | ||||
| 1937 | #352 | ||||
| 1938 | #356 | ||||
| 1939 | #349 | ||||
| 1940 | #355 | ||||
| 1941 | #349 | ||||
| 1942 | #338 | ||||
| 1943 | #329 | ||||
| 1944 | #334 | ||||
| 1945 | #319 | ||||
| 1946 | #311 | ||||
| 1947 | #319 | ||||
| 1948 | #308 | ||||
| 1949 | #320 | ||||
| 1950 | #336 | ||||
| 1951 | #330 | ||||
| 1952 | #334 | ||||
| 1953 | #325 | ||||
| 1954 | #322 | ||||
| 1955 | #304 | ||||
| 1956 | #283 | ||||
| 1957 | #244 | ||||
| 1958 | #229 | ||||
| 1959 | #212 | ||||
| 1960 | #201 | ||||
| 1961 | #208 | ||||
| 1962 | #206 | ||||
| 1963 | #200 | ||||
| 1964 | #193 | ||||
| 1965 | #208 | ||||
| 1966 | #221 | ||||
| 1967 | #232 | ||||
| 1968 | #236 | ||||
| 1969 | #238 | ||||
| 1970 | #244 | ||||
| 1971 | #262 | ||||
| 1972 | #258 | ||||
| 1973 | #253 | ||||
| 1974 | #231 | ||||
| 1975 | #221 | ||||
| 1976 | #222 | ||||
| 1977 | #223 | ||||
| 1978 | #220 | ||||
| 1979 | #225 | ||||
| 1980 | #238 | ||||
| 1981 | #237 | ||||
| 1982 | #246 | ||||
| 1983 | #251 | ||||
| 1984 | #282 | ||||
| 1985 | #275 | ||||
| 1986 | #289 | ||||
| 1987 | #269 | ||||
| 1988 | #276 | #340 | |||
| 1989 | #275 | ||||
| 1990 | #274 | ||||
| 1991 | #260 | #212 | |||
| 1992 | #247 | #342 | #198 | ||
| 1993 | #248 | #340 | #208 | ||
| 1994 | #254 | #344 | #197 | ||
| 1995 | #255 | #337 | #180 | ||
| 1996 | #232 | #230 | #373 | #186 | |
| 1997 | #217 | #521 | #353 | #307 | #187 |
| 1998 | #223 | #898 | #259 | #282 | #185 |
| 1999 | #217 | #675 | #213 | #385 | #200 |
| 2000 | #208 | #702 | #291 | #236 | #174 |
| 2001 | #204 | #647 | #320 | #179 | |
| 2002 | #207 | #613 | #396 | #184 | |
| 2003 | #216 | #566 | #309 | #309 | #199 |
| 2004 | #204 | #725 | #236 | #300 | #195 |
| 2005 | #201 | #614 | #230 | #285 | #201 |
| 2006 | #204 | #580 | #353 | #355 | #201 |
| 2007 | #214 | #632 | #300 | #378 | #255 |
| 2008 | #212 | #802 | #356 | #530 | #263 |
| 2009 | #219 | #806 | #338 | #264 | |
| 2010 | #235 | #796 | #359 | #402 | #258 |
| 2011 | #275 | #801 | #493 | #234 | |
| 2012 | #274 | #752 | #355 | #279 | #286 |
| 2013 | #294 | #907 | #296 | #257 | #250 |
| 2014 | #285 | #823 | #392 | #403 | #258 |
| 2015 | #323 | #827 | #314 | #344 | #287 |
| 2016 | #327 | #853 | #297 | #339 | |
| 2017 | #377 | #816 | #401 | #282 | #330 |
| 2018 | #368 | #772 | #267 | #389 | |
| 2019 | #377 | #775 | #289 | #342 | |
| 2020 | #401 | #771 | #390 | #271 | #363 |
| 2021 | #466 | #861 | #284 | #374 | |
| 2022 | #449 | #985 | #252 | #408 | |
| 2023 | #501 | #866 | #318 | #414 | |
| 2024 | #491 | #341 | #444 | ||
| 2025 | #565 | #255 | #572 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Andy
Names Similar to Andy
Nicknames for Andy
- Drew
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Famous People Named Andy
| Andy Warhol | American artist |
| Andy Murray | British tennis player |
| Andy Samberg | American actor and comedian |
| Andy Griffith | American actor |
| Andy Serkis | British actor |
| Andy Garcia | American actor |
| Andy Richter | American comedian |
| Andy Reid | American football coach |
| Andy Gibb | English singer-songwriter |
| Andy Williams | American singer |
| Andy Pettitte | American baseball player |
| Andy Roddick | American tennis player |
| Andy Dalton | American football quarterback |
| Andy Summers | British musician |
| Andy Milonakis | American actor and rapper |
| Andy Hallett | American actor |
| Andy Bell | English musician |
| Andy Lau | Hong Kong actor |
| Andy Irons | American professional surfer |
Characters Named Andy
| Andy Dufresne | The Shawshank Redemption |
| Andy Taylor | The Andy Griffith Show |
| Andy Bernard | The Office |
| Andy Davis | Toy Story |
| Andy Clark | Parks and Recreation |
| Andy Stitzer | The 40-Year-Old Virgin |
| Andy Botwin | Weeds |
| Andy Strucker | The Gifted |
| Andy Bellefleur | True Blood |
| Andy Goode | Terminator - The Sarah Connor Chronicles |
| Andy Carmichael | Jumanji |
| Andy Hargrove | Brooklyn Nine-Nine |
| Andy Beaumont | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air |
| Andy Travis | WKRP in Cincinnati |
| Andy Sachs | The Devil Wears Prada |
| Andy Washburn | Taxi |
| Andy Brennan | Neighbors |
| Andy Barclay | Child's Play |