Andrej
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "man, manly."
Name Census estimates that about 390 living Americans carry the first name Andrej. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Andrej today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andrej births was 2011 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andrej. 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
390
~ 1 in 878,857 Americans
Peak year
2011
18 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,897
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Andrej: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Andrej from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 115 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Andrej remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Andrej 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 Andrej during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Andrejs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Andrej
The name Andrej is a Slavic name derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means "man" or "warrior". It is a masculine given name that has been in use for centuries across various Slavic cultures and regions.
The earliest recorded use of the name Andrej can be traced back to the 9th century in the Byzantine Empire, where it was a popular name among the Slavic population. The name gained widespread popularity in the 10th and 11th centuries, particularly in the regions of modern-day Croatia, Serbia, and Bulgaria.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Andrej was Andrej Rublev, a Russian icon painter and monk who lived from around 1360 to 1430. His iconic works, such as the Holy Trinity and the Vladimirskaya Mother of God, are considered masterpieces of Orthodox Christian art and have had a profound influence on Russian culture.
Another prominent figure was Andrej Vavilon, a 17th-century Belarusian writer, and philosopher who played a significant role in the development of Belarusian literature and culture. He was born in 1616 and is remembered for his philosophical and theological works, as well as his contributions to the standardization of the Belarusian language.
In the 19th century, Andrej Kmetʹ was a Slovak writer, poet, and Catholic priest who lived from 1841 to 1908. He is considered one of the founders of modern Slovak literature and is renowned for his poetry and prose works that explored Slovak national identity and cultural heritage.
Moving into the 20th century, Andrej Tarkovsky, a Soviet filmmaker and theorist, left an indelible mark on world cinema with his philosophical and visually stunning films. Born in 1932, he is best known for his masterpieces like "Solaris," "Andrei Rublev," and "The Mirror," which explored existential themes and the human condition.
Finally, Andrej Plenković, born in 1970, is a Croatian politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Croatia since 2016. He has played a significant role in Croatia's integration into the European Union and has been instrumental in shaping the country's foreign and domestic policies.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Andrej throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and disciplines.
People
Andrej + 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
Andrej: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andrej?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 390 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andrej 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 878,857 US residents.
Is Andrej a common name?
We classify Andrej as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 398 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Andrej most popular?
The single biggest year for Andrej was 2011, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andrej is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Andrej a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Andrej 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.
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.