Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Andrew.
National Rank (2025)
#73
All-Time Peak Rank
#5 (1988)
Total U.S. Births
1,329,454
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Andrew Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Andrew
According to SSA data, Andrew achieved its highest historical rank of #5 in 1988. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1987 with 36,206 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 55.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Andrew scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-55.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record36,206Births in 1987
Years in Top 100
146yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityVery Stable
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:6,053
1890s:5,719
1900s:6,277
1910s:28,152
1920s:35,952
1930s:25,025
1940s:34,618
1950s:60,972
1960s:97,109
1970s:132,929
1980s:285,074
1990s:272,941
2000s:202,588
2010s:105,086
2020s:30,959
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAnd-rew
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
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