Andrew
Boy name · #73 in 2025 · Uniqueness 48/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Andrew in class?
Andrew scores 48 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Andrew is most common
Geography matters for names, and Andrew is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Andrews were CA (534), TX (515), FL (300), NY (218), PA (191). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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 Drew.
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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
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. It scores 48/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
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.