Declining since 1988.
Popularity of Leandrew since 1916
Babies named Leandrew per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leandrew's real moment was 1926.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 81 |
| 1930s | 70 |
| 1940s | 97 |
| 1950s | 121 |
| 1960s | 111 |
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 131 |
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Leandrew is a rare American coinage from the early 1900s, combining the familiar names Lee and Andrew. First recorded in 1916, it reached its highest popularity in 1926 before beginning a long decline. Since 1988, its trajectory has been falling, and it has not appeared in recent top 1000 lists. The name never gained wide use, with a 1-in-N figure unavailable. Leandrew has no strong association with any particular state or region. Its charm lies in its uniqueness and the traditional roots of its components.
Leandrew is a modern coinage blending the popular given names Lee and Andrew. Lee is derived from Old English leah 'clearing, meadow', while Andrew comes from Greek Andreas 'manly'. The name emerged in the early 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1926, but has since declined. It is primarily used in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Andy, Drew
Sibling names for Leandrew
Names that share Leandrew's style, for a brother or sister.
