Andols
An invented name with no known meaning or etymology.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Andols. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Andols today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andols births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andols. 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 Andols. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,393
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Andols: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Andols 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 Andols during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Andols
The given name Andols has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization of Italy, dating back to around the 8th century BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "andoljan," which means "to endure" or "to persevere." The name was commonly used among the Etruscan nobility and was seen as a symbol of strength and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Andols can be found in an Etruscan inscription from the 6th century BC, which mentions an individual named "Andols Velathri." This individual is believed to have been a prominent figure in the Etruscan society of the time.
In the 4th century BC, the Greek historian Herodotus made a reference to an Etruscan leader named Andols in his work "The Histories." This suggests that the name was well-known and respected beyond the borders of Etruria.
During the Roman era, the name Andols underwent some changes in spelling and pronunciation, becoming "Andolus" or "Andulus." One notable figure from this period was Andolus Claudius, a Roman senator and philosopher who lived in the 1st century AD.
In the Middle Ages, the name Andols experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the noble families of Italy and France. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Andols de Montfort, a French crusader who lived in the 13th century and played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade.
Another noteworthy figure was Andols Visconti, an Italian nobleman and military leader who lived in the 14th century. He was a prominent figure in the city-state of Milan and was known for his military exploits against neighboring city-states.
In the Renaissance period, the name Andols was used by several artists and scholars, including Andols Mantegna, an Italian painter and engraver who lived in the 15th century and was known for his innovative approach to perspective and composition.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Andols has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, particularly in recent centuries. However, its enduring presence serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the Etruscan civilization and the enduring influence of ancient names on modern societies.
People
Andols + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Andols as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Andols: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andols?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andols 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Andols a common name?
We classify Andols as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Andols most popular?
The single biggest year for Andols was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andols is about 15 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 Andols in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Andols a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Andols 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 Andols still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Andols 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 Andols 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 Andols?
Want to know how many people have the name Andols? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.