Andrey is a popular first name of Slavic origin, particularly prevalent in Russia and other Eastern European countries. It is derived from the Greek word 'Andreas', which means 'manly' or 'venerable'. The name gained prominence through Saint Andrew, one of Jesus Christ's twelve apostles, who was also the patron saint of Scotland and numerous other countries. Andrey has been widely used throughout history, with notable figures such as Russian poet Andrey Bely (1880-1934) and Soviet cosmonaut Andrey V. Faulin (b. 1957), among others, carrying this name.
The name Andrey experienced significant growth in popularity from the late 1970s onwards, with a notable spike starting around 1998. Between 1998 and 2005, there were consistently over 50 births each year, peaking at 91 in 2007. However, since then, its popularity has somewhat declined, falling to just 53 births in 2023. Overall, the name Andrey was given to 2624 babies from 1950 to 2023.