Andromeda
Meaningruler of men · Greek
- US rank
- #2,326
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #2,048 in 2022
78 babies were named Andromeda in the US in 2025. It has climbed 50 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1962–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Andromeda you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,619 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Andromeda, 78 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Andromeda would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAndromeda first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #2,048.
- Then vs nowAndromeda is 4.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 90,909 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 20,619.
- TrendAndromeda has climbed 50 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,326. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Andromeda means “ruler of men”.
About the name Andromeda
Andromeda is a girl name meaning “ruler of men”. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-eda”. US birth records list Andromeda for girls from 1962 to 2025, in 56 of those 64 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #2,048 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,326, with 78 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,580,645 girls |
| 1970s | 4.0 | 248,139 girls |
| 1980s | 6.3 | 159,236 girls |
| 1990s | 7.1 | 141,643 girls |
| 2000s | 10 | 99,900 girls |
| 2010s | 29 | 34,710 girls |
| 2020s | 50 | 20,033 girls |
Questions about the name Andromeda
What does the name Andromeda mean?
Andromeda means “ruler of men” in Greek.
Is Andromeda a boy or girl name?
Andromeda is a girl name.
How popular is the name Andromeda?
Andromeda ranked #2,326 for US girls in 2025, given to 78 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#2,048).