Rising since 1985, #1,276 for boys today.
Popularity of Andreas since 1913
Babies named Andreas per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Andreas's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 39 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 150 |
| 1960s | 671 |
| 1970s | 760 |
| 1980s | 1,071 |
| 1990s | 1,467 |
| 2000s | 1,859 |
| 2010s | 1,514 |
| 2020s | 1,000 |
Meaning & origin
Andreas, the Greek form of Andrew, has a steady presence in the United States since its first recorded use in 1913. In 2025, it ranked 1276th nationally, with approximately 1 in 11,091 boys given the name. Its popularity has been rising since 1985, and it reached its peak rank in 2024. The name is most common in Michigan, New York, and New Jersey, reflecting its strong ties to families of Greek, Scandinavian, and German heritage. While never among the top names, Andreas has maintained a consistent appeal as a classic, cross-cultural choice.
Andreas is the Greek form of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas, from 'aner' meaning 'man' or 'manly'. It is the original Greek form used in the New Testament. The name has been widespread across Europe, particularly in Scandinavia, Germany, and Greece, and has been borne by several saints and royalty.
Where Andreas is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Andreas” around the world
Where Andreas lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
110
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Andi, Andre
Sibling names for Andreas
Names that share Andreas's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Clara, Sophia, Elena, Lena, Nina, Annemarie, Larissa, Athanasia, Konstantina, Stavroula, Aleka, Dimitria, Eleftheria, Kalliopi, Kathrin, Markella, Margareta, Yianna
Brothers: Lukas, Matteo, Simon, Julian, Felix, Christos, Demetris, Dimitrios, Konstantinos, Nikolaos, Christoph, Constantinos, Dimitris, Markos, Yannis, Yianni, Alexios, Angelos, Antonios, Demetrie, Nikolos, Symeon, Demitrios, Demitris, Makarios, Maximos, Nickolaos, Nikolis, Pavlos
