A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Andrews since 1912
Babies named Andrews per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Andrews's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 147 |
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
The name Andrews has been in use as a given name since at least 1912, when it first appeared in Social Security records. It reached its peak popularity that same year, though it has always been quite rare. In 2025, it ranked 12008th with only 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name. The name has experienced a rising trend since 2022, perhaps reflecting interest in surnames as first names. Despite its low frequency, Andrews carries the appeal of a classic British surname, similar to other patronymics. It has been used exclusively for boys in the United States.
Andrews is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Andrew, which comes from the Greek Andreas (manly). As a first name, it became used in the United States, likely as a surname transfer. Its use as a given name has been rare, with recorded usage since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Andy, Drew
Sibling names for Andrews
Names that share Andrews's style, for a brother or sister.
