Andrew
Boy name · #73 in 2025 · Well-known
How old is the name Andrew? In official American birth records, Andrew has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 4,497 baby boys were named Andrew, placing it at #73 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #30, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 400 boys born in 2025 was named Andrew.
The 145-year story
Andrew first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 644 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1987, when 36,206 boys were named Andrew — good for #6 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.
Babies named Andrew per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Andrew in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Andrew is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "well-known". A low score means broad familiarity: teachers will spell it right, and your child may share it with a classmate. For many families that's a feature, not a bug.
Where Andrew is most common
Geography matters for names, and Andrew is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Andrew is most common in NH (5.8 per 1,000), HI (4.8 per 1,000), DE (4.8 per 1,000), DC (4.7 per 1,000), AK (4.4 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 3.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Andrew is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Nicknames & related forms of Andrew
Andrew carries a whole family of nicknames and spellings — names that will feel like the same name in a classroom.
Counted as one name, the Andrew family went to about 5,562 boys in 2025 — together they'd rank around #54, versus #73 for Andrew alone.
Names like Andrew
Statistically, parents drawn to Andrew tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Aaron, Matthew, Joshua, Anthony, and Adam.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Andrew | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,497 | #73 |
| 2024 | 4,791 | #68 |
| 2023 | 4,812 | #65 |
| 2022 | 5,168 | #61 |
| 2021 | 5,623 | #57 |
| 2020 | 6,068 | #52 |
| 2019 | 6,815 | #46 |
| 2018 | 7,315 | #43 |
| 2017 | 8,290 | #40 |
| 2016 | 9,437 | #34 |
| 2015 | 10,147 | #30 |
| 2014 | 11,189 | #22 |
| 2013 | 11,684 | #22 |
| 2012 | 12,643 | #18 |
| 2011 | 13,297 | #16 |
| 2010 | 14,269 | #14 |
| 2009 | 14,877 | #16 |
| 2008 | 16,779 | #12 |
| 2007 | 18,461 | #10 |
| 2006 | 19,733 | #7 |
| 2005 | 20,742 | #6 |
| 2004 | 21,717 | #6 |
| 2003 | 22,162 | #5 |
| 2002 | 22,037 | #6 |
| 2001 | 22,422 | #7 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Andrew?
In official American birth records, the name Andrew first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 644 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Andrew a popular boy name?
Andrew ranked #73 among boys in 2025 with 4,497 babies given the name — firmly in the top 100, so yes, it’s a popular choice. Ten years earlier it ranked #30.
When was the name Andrew most popular?
Andrew peaked in 1987, when 36,206 American boys received the name (ranked #6 that year). Since 1987 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Andrew?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 400 newborn American boys was named Andrew. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "well-known".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.