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Anndrea

AN-dree-uh · Combination of Ann (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace') and Andrea (feminine form of Andrew, from Greek 'manly'), possibly intended as a respelling of Andrea.

Peak popularity
1985
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1993

Declining since 1993.

Popularity of Anndrea since 1961

Babies named Anndrea per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Anndrea's real moment was 1985.

81624198020002020Most births 1992Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s15
1970s118
1980s175
1990s157
2000s107
2010s57
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Anndrea is a modern American name that arose as a creative respelling of Andrea, itself a feminine form of Andrew. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1961. The name reached its highest frequency in 1985, reflecting the popularity of similar -drea endings in the 1980s. Since 1993, however, its use has been steadily declining, and as of 2025 it remains outside the top 1000 rankings. Anndrea's trajectory mirrors the broader trend of invented or altered spellings that peaked in the late 20th century but have since given way to simpler forms. Unlike many names of its kind, it is not concentrated in any particular state, suggesting scattered, nationwide use. Parents who choose Anndrea today may appreciate its connection to both the traditional Ann and the more modern Andrea, offering a distinctive yet familiar option.

Anndrea is a modern American name that blends the classic name Ann with the popular suffix -drea, influenced by Andrea. It emerged in the 1960s as part of a trend of elaborating or respelling established names. The first known recorded use in the United States was in 1961. Its popularity peaked in 1985, but it has since declined in usage.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ann, Annie, Drea, Andi

Variants: Andrea, Andria, Andreana

Sibling names for Anndrea

Names that share Anndrea's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Anndrea mean?
Anndrea is a modern combination name drawing from Ann, meaning 'grace' (Hebrew), and Andrea, the feminine form of Andrew, meaning 'manly' (Greek). It is often considered a respelling or elaboration of Andrea.
Is Anndrea currently a popular name?
Anndrea has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. baby names. Its peak year was 1985, and it has been declining in use since 1993.
Is Anndrea a boy or girl name?
Anndrea is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.