Declining since 1999.
Popularity of Andrue since 1978
Babies named Andrue per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 216 |
| 2000s | 273 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Andrue is a modern phonetic variant of Andrew, first recorded in U.S. data in 1978. Despite its late 20th-century debut, it never entered widespread use, with no rank in the top 1000. Its peak year was 1998, but usage has been declining since 1999, marking a trajectory of falling favor. As a spelling innovation, Andrue carries the traditional weight of Andrew while offering a distinctive form for parents seeking uniqueness.
Andrue is a modern English respelling of Andrew, which derives from the Greek name Andreas, from andreios meaning 'manly' or 'brave'. Andrew, borne by one of the twelve apostles, has been consistently popular in English-speaking countries. The spelling Andrue emerged in the late 20th century as a phonetic variant, likely influenced by other '-ue' endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Andy, Drew
Sibling names for Andrue
Names that share Andrue's style, for a brother or sister.
