Declining since 2013, #3,379 for boys today.
Popularity of Andrey since 1950
Babies named Andrey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 86 |
| 1970s | 166 |
| 1980s | 157 |
| 1990s | 323 |
| 2000s | 776 |
| 2010s | 865 |
| 2020s | 299 |
Meaning & origin
Andrey, a Slavic form of Andrew, has been recorded in the United States since at least 1950. It reached its peak popularity in 2012, after which its usage has been slowly declining. As of 2025, the name ranks 3,379th nationwide, with about 1 in 50,238 boys receiving it. Its highest concentration is in Florida, suggesting a preference among families with Eastern European heritage. While not as common as the English Andrew, Andrey maintains a steady presence, offering a distinctive yet recognizable alternative for parents seeking a name with strong historical and religious roots.
Andrey is the Russian, Bulgarian, and Ukrainian form of Andrew, which derives from the Greek name Andreas, itself from 'andreia' meaning 'manliness' or 'courage'. The name spread through the Eastern Orthodox church via Saint Andrew, the apostle and patron saint of Russia. It has been widely used across Slavic-speaking countries for centuries.
Where Andrey is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Andrey” around the world
Where Andrey lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Andryusha, Andrei, Drey
Sibling names for Andrey
Names that share Andrey's style, for a brother or sister.
