Anderew
A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning "manly, brave".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Anderew. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anderew today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anderew births was 1986 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anderew. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anderew. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1986
5 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1987 SSA rank
#7,001
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Anderew: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anderew by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anderew during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anderew
The name Anderew has its origins in Ancient Greek, derived from the word "andros," meaning "man" or "warrior." It first emerged in the 4th century BCE among the Greek-speaking populations of the Mediterranean region.
The name gained prominence during the Byzantine era, appearing in various historical records and texts from that period. One notable mention is found in the writings of the 6th-century historian Procopius, who documented the exploits of a military commander named Anderew.
In the Middle Ages, the name spread across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the Eastern Orthodox Church. It was adopted by Slavic populations, leading to variations like Andrey in Russian and Andriy in Ukrainian.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Anderew was a 9th-century Byzantine scholar and theologian, Anderew of Crete (c. 650-740 CE), known for his influential works on Christian doctrine and liturgy.
During the Renaissance, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity. Anderew Palaeologus (c. 1453-1502), a Byzantine prince and scholar, was a notable figure of this era, renowned for his efforts to preserve Greek culture and learning.
In the 16th century, Anderew Doria (1466-1560), an Italian naval commander and statesman, played a pivotal role in the defense of Genoa against foreign invaders and the consolidation of the city's power.
The name also gained prominence in the religious sphere, with individuals like Anderew Bobola (1591-1657), a Polish Jesuit priest and martyr, who was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1938.
Another notable figure was Anderew Marvell (1621-1678), an English metaphysical poet, satirist, and politician, whose works continue to be studied and admired for their literary merit.
In the 19th century, Anderew Jackson (1767-1845), the 7th President of the United States, left an indelible mark on American history with his populist policies and military victories, including the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.
People
Anderew + last name combinations
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FAQ
Anderew: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anderew?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anderew going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Anderew a common name?
We classify Anderew as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anderew most popular?
The single biggest year for Anderew was 1986, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anderew is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anderew in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anderew a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anderew in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anderew still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anderew in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anderew can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Anderew?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.