Andrews
Meaningson of Andrew · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,269 in 1912
5 babies were named Andrews in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,506 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Andrews you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Andrews, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Andrews would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAndrews first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1912, when it ranked #2,269. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAndrews has slipped 4,506 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Andrews means “son of Andrew”.
About the name Andrews
Andrews is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “son of Andrew”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ews”. US birth records list Andrews for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 61 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #2,269 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.6 | 277,778 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 740,741 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1950s | 0.2 | 4,347,826 boys |
| 1960s | 1.1 | 917,431 boys |
| 1970s | 1.7 | 602,410 boys |
| 1980s | 7.9 | 126,422 boys |
| 1990s | 5.2 | 192,678 boys |
| 2000s | 5.0 | 198,020 boys |
| 2010s | 4.8 | 209,205 boys |
| 2020s | 4.6 | 215,054 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Andrews
What does the name Andrews mean?
Andrews means “son of Andrew” in English.
What is the origin of the name Andrews?
Andrews has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Andrews a boy or girl name?
Andrews is a boy name.
How popular is the name Andrews?
Andrews ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#2,269).