Andreas
Boy name · #1278 in 2025 · Uniqueness 67/100
Andreas ranks #1278 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 154 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1259, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 11,688 boys born in 2025 was named Andreas.
Babies named Andreas per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 112-year story
Andreas first appears in the Social Security records in 1913, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 221 boys were named Andreas — good for #889 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Andreas against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Andreas in class?
Andreas scores 67 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Andreas will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Andreas is most common
Geography matters for names, and Andreas is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Andreass were CA (20), NY (16), TX (16), FL (12), MI (9). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Andreas
Statistically, parents drawn to Andreas tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ulysses, Nikolas, Phineas, Angus, and Agustin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Andreas | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 154 | #1276 |
| 2024 | 195 | #1103 |
| 2023 | 174 | #1176 |
| 2022 | 155 | #1254 |
| 2021 | 159 | #1215 |
| 2020 | 163 | #1177 |
| 2019 | 171 | #1136 |
| 2018 | 139 | #1305 |
| 2017 | 151 | #1213 |
| 2016 | 165 | #1159 |
| 2015 | 143 | #1259 |
| 2014 | 132 | #1321 |
| 2013 | 131 | #1315 |
| 2012 | 151 | #1191 |
| 2011 | 151 | #1173 |
| 2010 | 180 | #1068 |
| 2009 | 171 | #1085 |
| 2008 | 206 | #968 |
| 2007 | 203 | #970 |
| 2006 | 221 | #889 |
| 2005 | 206 | #884 |
| 2004 | 171 | #977 |
| 2003 | 211 | #828 |
| 2002 | 147 | #1044 |
| 2001 | 164 | #944 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Andreas a popular boy name?
Andreas ranked #1278 among boys in 2025 with 154 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1259.
When was the name Andreas most popular?
Andreas peaked in 2006, when 221 American boys received the name (ranked #889 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Andreas?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 11,688 newborn American boys was named Andreas. It scores 67/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.