Rising since 2013, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Andranik since 1987
Babies named Andranik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Andranik is a masculine Armenian name with longstanding cultural significance, first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1987. It has never cracked the top 1,000; its peak year came in 1992, and its lowest rank was in 2013 (from which it has been rising since). In 2025, the name was given to roughly 1 in 341,615 boys, indicating a rarity consistent with an ethnic name used primarily within the Armenian American community. No U.S. states recorded five or more births in any single year, underscoring its niche appeal. The name's slow but sustained rise over the past decade suggests a modest revival driven by diaspora pride and a renewed interest in traditional Armenian names.
Andranik is an Armenian name derived from the Middle Persian elements 'andaru' (valiant) and 'nik' (good, man). It has been used in Armenia since at least the medieval period, notably borne by the revered military commander Andranik Ozanian in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ando, Andrik
Variants: Andranig
Sibling names for Andranik
Names that share Andranik's style, for a brother or sister.
