Andie is a name of uncertain origin and meaning. Some sources suggest that it may be a variant of the name Andrea, which is of Italian origin and means "strong" or "warrior". However, others believe that Andie may be a shortened form of other names such as Amanda, Andrea, or Angela.
Despite its uncertain origins, the name Andie has been used for centuries. It was popular in England during the Middle Ages, where it was often given to girls. In France, the name Andrée, which is a variation of Andie, was also commonly used during this time period.
Today, Andie remains a popular name for girls in many parts of the world. While its origins and meaning may be uncertain, the name has a unique sound and a timeless appeal that continues to attract parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughters.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Andie has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years in the United States. The earliest recorded birth with the name Andie was in 1915, with six babies being named Andie that year. This number remained consistent in 1917 but dropped to five births each in 1922 and 1925.
There was a gap in records from 1925 to 1955, but the name resurfaced in 1955 with six births. The popularity of Andie seemed to increase over the next decade, reaching a peak of eight births in 1965.
The 1970s and early 1980s saw a fluctuating trend for the name Andie, with numbers ranging from five to seven births per year. However, there was a notable spike in popularity in the early 1990s, with ten births each in 1994 and 1995, followed by nine births in 1996.
The late 1990s and early 2000s saw a slight decline in the number of Andies born each year, ranging from five to seven births per year. However, there was another peak in popularity between 2007 and 2008, with nine births in 2007 and a high of thirteen births in 2008.
Overall, over the span of these records (1915-2009), there were a total of 206 babies named Andie born in the United States. While the popularity of the name has varied over time, it has consistently remained a recognizable and used name choice for parents in the U.S.