Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Andrus since 1916
Babies named Andrus per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Andrus's real moment was 1928.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Andrus is a rare masculine name with Greek roots, meaning 'manly' or 'virile'. In the United States, it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1916, but has never been widely used. Its peak year was 1928, yet even then it was uncommon. As of 2025, the name ranks 12,008, with an estimated 1 in 341,615 male newborns receiving it. The trajectory indicates stability over the decades, with no significant revival. While top states are not recorded due to low numbers, the name has a strong presence in Estonia and among Scandinavian-American families. Andrus carries a sturdy, traditional feel and offers the friendly nicknames Andy and Drew.
Andrus is a Latinized form of the Greek name Andros, which derives from 'aner' meaning 'man'. It is a rare given name in English-speaking countries, occasionally used as a surname or given name with Scandinavian roots (from Swedish and Norse). In Estonia, Andrus is a common masculine given name, a variant of Andrew.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Andy, Drew
Variants: Andries, Andrius
Sibling names for Andrus
Names that share Andrus's style, for a brother or sister.
