Everything about the name ANDREW

Meaning, origin, history

Andrew is a name of English origin, derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means "manly" or "courageous". The name Andrew was popularized during the Middle Ages through the apostle Saint Andrew, who was one of Jesus Christ's twelve apostles and is considered the patron saint of Scotland. In many cultures, Andrew is associated with strength, leadership, and wisdom due to its biblical origins. Today, Andrew remains a popular name for boys around the world.

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Popularity of the name ANDREW since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Here are some interesting statistics about the name Andrew:

From 1880 to 1920, the number of births with the name Andrew varied annually between approximately 600 and 4000 in the United States. The peak during this period was reached in 1915 with 3573 births.

The trend reversed significantly after 1920, with a steady decline until 1980 when only around 19000 births were recorded annually for the name Andrew.

However, from 1981 onwards, there was a notable increase in popularity. The number of births jumped to over 25000 annually by 1983 and peaked at an impressive 36204 births in 1987. This trend continued until around the year 2000 when it started to decrease again.

The total number of births with the name Andrew from 1880 to 2023 is estimated to be over 1,320,000 in the United States alone.