Rising since 1985, #632 for girls today.
Popularity of Andi since 1944
Babies named Andi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 28 | 0 |
| 1950s | 91 | 0 |
| 1960s | 163 | 0 |
| 1970s | 251 | 16 |
| 1980s | 333 | 18 |
| 1990s | 740 | 111 |
| 2000s | 940 | 381 |
| 2010s | 2,456 | 252 |
| 2020s | 2,264 | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Andi is a modern, streamlined feminization of Andy that has carved its own identity. First recorded in 1944, the name saw a resurgence starting around 1985 and has been rising consistently, reaching its peak rank of 632 in 2025. Currently, it is given to about 1 in 3,502 girls. Geographically, Andi finds its strongest usage in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Mississippi, suggesting a particular appeal in the central and southern U.S. While sharing the same roots as the longer forms Andrea and Andria, Andi's brevity and unisex-friendly sound keep it fresh without being trendy.
Andi is a modern feminine variant of Andy, a diminutive of Andrew. Andrew derives from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'strong'. Adopted in English-speaking countries, Andi emerged as a given name in the mid-20th century, gaining popularity in the 1990s and increasingly used as a standalone name.
Where Andi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Andi” around the world
Where Andi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Annie
Sibling names for Andi
Names that share Andi's style, for a brother or sister.
