Andr
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "manly" or "virile".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Andr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Andr today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andr births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andr. 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 Andr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,256
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Andr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Andr 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 Andr 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 Andr
The given name Andr has its origins in the Greek language, specifically from the Ancient Greek word "andros," meaning "man" or "warrior." This name can be traced back to the Classical period of ancient Greece, approximately between the 5th and 4th centuries BCE.
The name Andr was widely used in ancient Greek society, particularly among the aristocratic and military classes, as it embodied the ideals of masculinity and valor. It was a popular choice for parents who wished to bestow upon their sons the qualities associated with strength, courage, and heroism.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Andr can be found in the works of ancient Greek historians and playwrights, such as Herodotus and Sophocles. In Sophocles' tragedy "Antigone," one of the characters bears the name Andragoras, which incorporates the root "andr."
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Andr or variations thereof. One of the most famous is Andronicus of Rhodes (circa 1st century BCE), a Greek philosopher and astronomer who is credited with introducing the sundial to ancient Rome.
Another prominent figure is Andronicus I Comnenus (1118-1185 CE), a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 1183 to 1185. His reign was marked by efforts to restore the waning power and influence of the Byzantine Empire.
In the realm of literature, Andrei Bely (1880-1934) was a renowned Russian novelist and poet, known for his avant-garde and experimental works. His novel "Petersburg" is considered a masterpiece of early 20th-century Russian literature.
The name Andr also found its way into the world of sports, with Andre Agassi (born 1970) being one of the most recognizable and successful professional tennis players of the late 20th century. He was a former world No. 1 and won eight Grand Slam singles titles.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Andre the Giant (1946-1993), a French professional wrestler and actor renowned for his extraordinary height and size. He gained widespread popularity through his appearances in films and television shows, including "The Princess Bride."
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Andr throughout history, reflecting its enduring legacy and the diverse cultures and eras in which it has been embraced.
People
Andr + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Andr as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Andr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andr 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 Andr a common name?
We classify Andr 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 Andr most popular?
The single biggest year for Andr was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andr is about 7 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 Andr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Andr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Andr 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 Andr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Andr 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 Andr 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 share the name Andr?
Want to know how many people share the name Andr? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.