Rising since 1996, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Andry since 1989
Babies named Andry per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s | 127 |
Meaning & origin
Andry is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1989, reflecting a broader trend of creative respellings and short, punchy names. Its rank of 3,658 in 2025 places it among rare choices, used for roughly 1 in every 56,936 newborns that year. The name has been steadily rising in popularity since 1996, reaching its peak rank in 2025. While its exact origin is unclear, it likely draws from the classic Andrew or from contemporary naming patterns favoring endings like '-y' or '-ie.' Andry is most common in Florida, where it appears among top state preferences. Its simplicity and smooth pronunciation make it a distinctive yet straightforward option for parents seeking a modern twist on a traditional sound.
Andry is likely a modern English coinage, possibly a respelling or diminutive of Andrew (from Greek 'andreios,' meaning 'manly' or 'masculine'). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1989 and has seen rising use since the mid-1990s, particularly in Florida. Its emergence aligns with a trend of creative respellings of traditional names.
Where Andry is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Andry” around the world
Where Andry 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: Andy, Dre
Sibling names for Andry
Names that share Andry's style, for a brother or sister.
