Andranik
A masculine name of Armenian origin meaning "resolute man".
Name Census estimates that about 196 living Americans carry the first name Andranik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Andranik today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andranik births was 1992 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andranik. 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.
People living today
196
~ 1 in 1,748,747 Americans
Peak year
1992
12 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,933
Tracked since 1987
Census
Andranik in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 873 people with the first name Andranik, which placed it at #13,725 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#13,725
National first-name rank
People counted
873
873 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
96.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Andranik
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Andranik is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Andranik described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Andranik at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 842
- Two or more races1.9% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino1.1% · 10
- Black or African American0.3% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 1
Popularity
Andranik: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Andranik from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 68 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Andranik remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Andranik 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 Andranik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Andraniks live
Origin
Meaning and history of Andranik
The given name Andranik has its origins in the Armenian language and culture, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Armenian words "andr" meaning "cave" and "anik" meaning "small," effectively translating to "small cave" or "cave dweller." This name likely originated as a reference to the ancient Armenian practice of residing in caves and rock-cut dwellings, particularly in the historical regions of present-day Armenia and eastern Anatolia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Andranik can be found in the 5th-century Armenian epic poem "Daredevils of Sassoun," which recounts the heroic deeds of Armenian warriors and mythical figures. The poem features a character named Andranik, described as a valiant and skilled archer.
During the Middle Ages, the name Andranik gained popularity among Armenians, particularly in regions under Byzantine and Persian rule. Several historical figures bore this name, including Andranik Toros Azatian (1865-1927), a renowned Armenian fedayee (guerilla fighter) and military commander who played a significant role in defending Armenian civilians during the Armenian Genocide.
Another notable individual was Andranik Ozanian (1865-1927), an Armenian politician and statesman who served as the first Prime Minister of the short-lived Armenian Republic from 1918 to 1919. He was a prominent figure in the Armenian national liberation movement and advocated for the independence of Armenia from the Ottoman Empire.
In the realm of Armenian literature, Andranik Tsaturian (1905-1989) was a celebrated novelist and playwright who used his works to explore themes of Armenian identity, culture, and social issues. His novels, such as "The Furrow" and "The Iron Dream," are considered classics of Armenian literature.
The name Andranik has also been borne by notable figures in the arts and sciences, such as Andranik Margaryan (1951-2007), an Armenian physicist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Armenia from 2000 to 2007, and Andranik Khachaturian (1905-1979), a renowned Armenian composer whose works, including the ballets "Gayane" and "Spartak," have become staples of the classical repertoire.
Throughout its long history, the name Andranik has maintained a strong connection to Armenian culture and heritage, reflecting the resilience and valor of the Armenian people. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, it continues to be a cherished name within the Armenian community, serving as a reminder of their rich cultural legacy.
People
Andranik + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Andranik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andranik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 196 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andranik 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 1,748,747 US residents.
Is Andranik a common name?
We classify Andranik as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 199 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Andranik most popular?
The single biggest year for Andranik was 1992, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andranik is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Andranik in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 873 people with the name Andranik, or 0.29 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #13,725 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Andranik in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Andranik?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Andranik appears almost entirely male. Of the 874 people counted with this name, 99.2% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Andranik?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Andranik is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Andranik most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Andranik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (842 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Andranik in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Andranik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Andranik 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 Andranik still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Andranik 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 Andranik 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.
How many people have Andranik as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.