Andrae

Meaning & origin

Andrae is a French-influenced variant of Andrew that has been in consistent but modest use in the United States since it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1954. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when the name reached its highest rank and frequency. Since 1985, however, its usage has been on a gradual decline, with the trajectory indicating a falling trend. In the most recent data for 2025, approximately 1 in every 155,280 boys was named Andrae, placing it at rank 7,194. While the name has never broken into the top 1,000, it has maintained a steady presence, particularly favored in the 1980s. The name's appeal may stem from its distinctive spelling and the familiar, approachable nickname Andy.

Andrae is a French variant of Andrew, which derives from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'virile'. The name Andrew was borne by one of the twelve apostles in the New Testament, and has been widely used throughout Christian cultures. The French form Andrae emerged as a distinct variant, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has seen moderate use since the mid-20th century.