Andreina
A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "little brave woman".
Name Census estimates that about 1,231 living Americans carry the first name Andreina. It is a predominantly female name (99.5% of registrations). The average person named Andreina today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andreina births was 1989 (162 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andreina. 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
1.2K
~ 1 in 278,436 Americans
Peak year
1989
162 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1989 SSA rank
#6,979
Tracked since 1954
Gender
Gender distribution for Andreina
Out of the 1,273 babies given the name Andreina since 1880, 99.5% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Andreina as a male name
- Ranked #6,979 in 1989
- 6 male births in 1989
- Peak: 1989 (6 births)
Andreina as a female name
- Ranked #12,227 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1989 (156 births)
Popularity
Andreina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Andreina from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 644 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Andreina 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 Andreina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Andreinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Andreina, while Washington, New Jersey, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 82 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Andreina
The name Andreina is a feminine given name of Italian origin, derived from the masculine name Andrea. Its roots can be traced back to the Ancient Greek name Andreas, which means "manly" or "brave." The name gained popularity during the Renaissance period in Italy and has since spread to other parts of the world.
Andreina is closely related to the name Andrea, which has a long and rich history. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Andrea is found in the New Testament, where it refers to one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Over the centuries, the name has been associated with various saints and historical figures, contributing to its widespread use.
One of the earliest recorded individuals named Andreina was Andreina Semenzi, an Italian painter who lived in the 16th century. She was a prominent figure in the Bolognese School of Painting and is known for her religious works and portraits.
Another notable Andreina was Andreina Ravano, an Italian singer and actress who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She performed in various operas and operettas, and her singing talents were widely celebrated during her time.
In the world of literature, Andreina Waltert was a Swiss writer and poet who lived in the 20th century. She was known for her poetry collections and her contributions to Swiss literature.
One of the most famous individuals named Andreina was Andreina Bianchini, an Italian actress who gained international recognition for her roles in Italian cinema during the mid-20th century. She appeared in numerous films and television shows, cementing her place as a notable figure in Italian entertainment history.
Andreina Gómez was a Colombian model and television presenter who rose to fame in the late 20th century. She was known for her work on various television programs and her advocacy for social causes in her home country.
While the name Andreina has been used throughout history, its popularity has varied across different regions and time periods. However, its roots in Ancient Greek and its association with notable figures have contributed to its enduring presence as a feminine given name.
People
Andreina + last name combinations
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FAQ
Andreina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andreina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,231 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andreina 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 278,436 US residents.
Is Andreina a common name?
We classify Andreina as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,273 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Andreina most popular?
The single biggest year for Andreina was 1989, when 162 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andreina is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Andreina a female name?
Yes, 99.5% of people registered as Andreina in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.