Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Andreana since 1952
Babies named Andreana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 379 |
| 1980s | 355 |
| 1990s | 559 |
| 2000s | 324 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Andreana first entered the US Social Security records in 1952, though it remained relatively rare for decades. Its peak year came in 1993, when it reached its highest recorded usage, but since 1994 the name has followed a falling trajectory. Like many Italian feminine forms ending in '-ana', Andreana offers a more elaborate alternative to the widely used Andrea. Though it has never cracked the top 1000 nationally, it has appeared sporadically across the country, particularly in states with large Italian American communities. The name carries the strong etymological roots of Andrew while adding a distinctly melodic, Italianate flourish.
Andreana is the feminine form of Andrea, itself the Italian feminine form of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'strong'. It has been used in Italy since at least the 20th century, often to honor Saint Andrew or as a variant of the more common Andrea.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Andi, Anna, Drea
Sibling names for Andreana
Names that share Andreana's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Giovanna, Francesca, Sofia, Alessandra, Chiara
Brothers: Matteo, Lorenzo, Alessandro, Giuseppe, Marco
