Rising since 1985, #200 for boys today.
Popularity of Andres since 1880
Babies named Andres per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Andres's real moment was 2001.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 77 |
| 1890s | 68 |
| 1900s | 110 |
| 1910s | 482 |
| 1920s | 1,002 |
| 1930s | 895 |
| 1940s | 1,109 |
| 1950s | 1,615 |
| 1960s | 2,588 |
| 1970s | 4,829 |
| 1980s | 10,037 |
| 1990s | 19,640 |
| 2000s | 24,777 |
| 2010s | 18,376 |
| 2020s | 10,679 |
Meaning & origin
Andres ranks 200th in the United States as of 2025, placing it among the more common Spanish-derived names in the country. It reached its peak popularity in 2001, and has been on a rising trajectory since 1985, reflecting sustained Hispanic cultural influence and broader adoption. The name is especially prevalent in states like New Mexico, Nevada, and Arizona, where Hispanic heritage is strong. With approximately 1 in 979 boys receiving the name in 2025, Andres occupies a comfortable spot as a familiar yet distinctive choice.
Andres is the Spanish form of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas, from "andros" meaning "man" or "manly." The name Andrew was borne by one of the twelve apostles, Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, Greece, and Russia. The Spanish variant Andres spread widely through Spanish and Latin American cultures, maintaining popularity across the Spanish-speaking world.
Where Andres 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.
“Andres” around the world
Where Andres lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Andy, Dre
Sibling names for Andres
Names that share Andres's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Elena, Maria, Carmen, Valentina, Lizeth, Analicia, Enedina, Jesenia, Sulema, Arelys, Esthela, Ivania, Marleni, Martiza, Anacaren, Anaisabel, Analleli, Aricela, Marieliz
Brothers: Pablo, Mateo, Diego, Alejandro, Luis, Fernando, Santiago, Santos, Sergio, Felipe, Jairo, Moises, Jeancarlos, Filemon, Juandiego, Justino, Meliton, Sesar, Yeison, Juandavid, Jujuan, Luisenrique, Aneudy, Bolivar, Matis, Sostenes
Names like Andres
Names whose popularity has moved with Andres's over the last 50 years.
