Andreas
Boy name · #1278 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Andreas? In official American birth records, Andreas has been tracked continuously since 1913, giving it 112 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Andreas is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Andreas is most common in NY (0.2 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Andreas is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
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
How old is the name Andreas?
In official American birth records, the name Andreas first appeared in 1913 (over 112 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 112 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.