Andrea
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Manly; Brave
Background: The name Andrea originates from the Greek name 'Andreas,' which is derived from the word 'aner' meaning 'man.' This term emphasizes qualities associated with manhood and bravery. The name was adopted into Latin contexts, retaining its original connotations throughout its evolution.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#78
Total births
450,102
Most popular decade
1980s
(298,593 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-60 ranks)
Years in Top 100
51
First recorded year
1881
Gender usage
1.3% male
98.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1912
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #2,045
- Peak year
- 1976
- Peak year births
- 183
- Peak rank
- #601
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 19
- Recent rank
- #5,047
Female
- First year
- 1881
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #830
- Peak year
- 1981
- Peak year births
- 11,685
- Peak rank
- #24
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,624
- Recent rank
- #185
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).