Andreco
A masculine Spanish name likely derived from the name "Andres", meaning "man, warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Andreco. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Andreco today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andreco births was 1983 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andreco. 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 Andreco. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1983
5 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1993 SSA rank
#8,751
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Andreco: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Andreco from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Andreco remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Andreco 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 Andreco during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Andreco
The name Andreco has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, specifically the Old High German word "antreh" which means "man" or "warrior." It was a popular name among various Germanic tribes during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Andreco can be found in the Codex Augiensis, a 9th-century manuscript from the Abbey of Reichenau in present-day Germany. This ancient text contains a list of names, including Andreco, which was likely used by Germanic nobility or warriors of that era.
In the 11th century, a nobleman named Andreco von Braunschweig was a prominent figure in the court of Emperor Henry IV of the Holy Roman Empire. He played a significant role in the Investiture Controversy, a power struggle between the Emperor and Pope Gregory VII over the appointment of bishops and abbots.
During the Crusades, an Italian knight named Andreco di Monferrato fought alongside the renowned military leader, Richard the Lionheart, in the Third Crusade (1189-1192). Di Monferrato's bravery and skill in battle earned him recognition among his peers and cemented the name's association with valor and chivalry.
In the 15th century, a Dutch artist and engraver named Andreco Gheeraerts was renowned for his intricate and detailed woodcuts depicting religious scenes and portraits of prominent figures. His works are considered among the finest examples of Northern Renaissance art and can be found in museums across Europe.
Another notable figure with the name Andreco was Andreco Doria, a 16th-century Italian admiral and statesman from Genoa. He played a pivotal role in the naval battles against the Ottoman Empire and was instrumental in securing Genoa's independence from foreign powers. Doria's military prowess and political acumen earned him a place in history as one of Italy's most celebrated naval commanders.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Andreco, which has been carried by warriors, artists, and leaders throughout the centuries, reflecting its strong Germanic roots and connotations of strength, bravery, and honor.
People
Andreco + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Andreco as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Andreco: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andreco?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andreco 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Andreco a common name?
We classify Andreco as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Andreco most popular?
The single biggest year for Andreco was 1983, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andreco is about 40 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 Andreco in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Andreco a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Andreco 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 Andreco still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Andreco 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 Andreco 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 have the name Andreco?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.