Holding steady.
Popularity of Andreal since 1968
Babies named Andreal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Andreal is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1968. Its peak year was 1981, though even then it did not reach the top 1000. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, never surpassing its early 1980s usage. While precise meaning is unknown, it likely originated as a creative variant of Andrea, a feminine form of Andrew with Greek roots meaning "manly." The pattern of adding -al to existing names was popular in mid-20th century American naming. Despite its obscurity, Andreal offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a familiar sound but rare usage.
Andreal is a modern feminine name, likely an elaboration of Andrea with the fashionable suffix -al, a pattern seen in names like Krystal and Cheryl. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1968 and saw modest use in the 1980s, peaking in 1981. The name has remained rare, with stable but low usage since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Andi, Drea
Variants: Andrea
Sibling names for Andreal
Names that share Andreal's style, for a brother or sister.
