Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Andrea.
National Rank (2025)
#235
All-Time Peak Rank
#23 (1978)
Total U.S. Births
445,419
Unisex Distribution1.3% Boy / 98.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Andrea 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 Andrea
According to SSA data, Andrea achieved its highest historical rank of #23 in 1978. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1981 with 11,686 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 51.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 142 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Andrea scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-51.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record11,686Births in 1981
Years in Top 100
51yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
142Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:51
1890s:131
1900s:185
1910s:573
1920s:1,149
1930s:2,184
1940s:17,061
1950s:29,380
1960s:58,406
1970s:86,424
1980s:98,263
1990s:65,246
2000s:49,183
2010s:27,188
2020s:9,995
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAnd-r-ea
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
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