Holding steady.
Popularity of Andray since 1965
Babies named Andray per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Andray is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1965. It has never entered the top 1000 rankings, reflecting its niche usage. The name peaked in popularity in 1976, though even then it remained uncommon. Its trajectory has been stable, with no significant revival in recent decades. Andray does not appear in any state's top name lists. The name is likely a creative respelling of Andre, a French form of Andrew, which has Greek origins meaning 'manly.' As a modern coinage, Andray offers a distinctive alternative to more common Andrew variants.
Andray appears to be a modern English coinage, likely a respelling of Andre (the French form of Andrew) or a contraction of the name Andrew combined with the common suffix -ay. The name Andrew derives from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'masculine.' Andray is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1965 but never entering widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Andy, Dray
Sibling names for Andray
Names that share Andray's style, for a brother or sister.
