Declining since 2009, #2,516 for boys today.
Popularity of Andrei since 1948
Babies named Andrei per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 81 |
| 1960s | 146 |
| 1970s | 193 |
| 1980s | 192 |
| 1990s | 368 |
| 2000s | 912 |
| 2010s | 782 |
| 2020s | 407 |
Meaning & origin
Andrei, the Slavic form of Andrew, has been used in the United States since at least 1948. It reached its peak popularity in 2006, and has since been on a gradual decline, falling in rank since 2009. As of 2025, about 1 in 32,228 newborns are named Andrei, placing it at rank 2,516. The name is most common in Florida, California, and Texas, reflecting the concentration of Eastern European communities in those states. While not in the top ranks, Andrei maintains steady use among families seeking a traditional name with a distinctly Slavic character.
Andrei is the Romanian, Russian, and Bulgarian form of Andrew, which derives from the Greek name Andreas, from 'andreia' meaning 'manliness' or 'bravery'. The name is borne by the first-called apostle in Christian tradition. It has been consistently popular in Eastern Europe, particularly in Romania where it ranked among the top names for decades.
Where Andrei is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Andrei” around the world
Where Andrei lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Andi, Andy, Andreiță
Sibling names for Andrei
Names that share Andrei's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ana, Maria, Irina, Elena, Sofia, Cristi, Katarina, Katerina, Katia, Natacha, Tamara, Tatiana, Teodora, Daiana, Ksenia, Oksana, Yanina, Andreea, Loredana, Mishel, Natika, Anastassia, Iliyana, Ivannia, Madalina, Magdalina, Sorina
Brothers: Ion, Mihai, Alexandru, Vlad, Stefan, Alexei, Bladimir, Demitri, Pavel, Serge, Viktor, Illya, Michail, Nickolai, Vadim, Iliya, Matei, Stepan, Vitaly, Dimetri, Nicolae, Vitali
