Holding steady.
Popularity of Andras since 1963
Babies named Andras per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Andras's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Andras is the Hungarian form of Andrew, a name with deep roots in Greek and Christian tradition. Its first recorded use in the United States dates to 1963, though it had a peak in popularity in 1974. The name has remained stable in usage since its peak, with no top states showing significant concentration. Andras carries a strong masculine meaning and historical resonance, particularly in Hungary where it has been borne by kings and saints. Despite its low frequency in the U.S., it offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Andrew, with a pronunciation and spelling that clearly mark its heritage.
Andras is the Hungarian form of Andrew, derived from the Greek Andreas, itself from the Greek word aner (genitive andros) meaning 'man, male, manly'. The name has been used in Hungary since the Middle Ages, borne by several kings and saints.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Andi, Dras, Andy
Sibling names for Andras
Names that share Andras's style, for a brother or sister.
