Andy

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Manly; Brave

Background: The name Andy is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means 'manly' or 'brave.' It has evolved into various forms and diminutives in English, most commonly as a short form of Andrew.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#325
Total births
94,920
Most popular decade
2000s (53,955 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-203 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

98.7% male 1.3% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
58
First year rank
#209
Peak year
2005
Peak year births
1,931
Peak rank
#201
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
628
Recent rank
#488

Female

First year
1917
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,594
Peak year
2019
Peak year births
42
Peak rank
#3,607
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
32
Recent rank
#4,369

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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