Andrella
A feminine name derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Andrella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Andrella today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andrella births was 1971 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andrella. 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 Andrella. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
1971
9 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1976 SSA rank
#9,343
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Andrella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Andrella from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 19 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Andrella 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 Andrella 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 Andrella
The name Andrella is believed to have originated from the Greek language, specifically as a feminine diminutive form of the name Andreas, which itself is derived from the Greek word "andros," meaning "man" or "warrior." This name has its roots dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used as a personal name for both men and women.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Andreas gained popularity due to its association with the apostle Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. As a result, Andrella became a common name among early Christian communities, particularly in regions with strong Greek cultural influences, such as parts of modern-day Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Andrella can be found in the writings of the Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea, who lived in the 6th century AD. In his work "De Aedificiis" (On Buildings), he mentions a woman named Andrella who was involved in the construction of a church in the city of Antioch.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Andrella. One such figure was Andrella of Saxony (c. 1180-1233), a German noblewoman and the wife of Henry I, Duke of Saxony. Another was Andrella Roseanu (1876-1959), a Romanian actress and theater director who played a significant role in the development of modern Romanian theater.
In the field of literature, Andrella Fiore (1923-2005) was an Italian writer and poet known for her works exploring the themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Her collection of poems titled "Andrella Fiore: Poesie" (Andrella Fiore: Poems) was published in 1982.
Moving to the arts, Andrella Covington (1924-2015) was an American painter and sculptor who gained recognition for her abstract expressionist works. Her paintings and sculptures were exhibited in numerous galleries and museums throughout the United States.
Lastly, Andrella Basilici (1946-2018) was an Italian-Canadian opera singer and vocal coach. She performed in numerous opera productions and taught at various music conservatories, including the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music.
While the name Andrella has seen varying levels of popularity across different regions and time periods, it remains a unique and culturally rich name with a rich history rooted in ancient Greek language and early Christian traditions.
People
Andrella + last name combinations
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Andrella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andrella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andrella 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 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Andrella a common name?
We classify Andrella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 35 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Andrella most popular?
The single biggest year for Andrella was 1971, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andrella is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Andrella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Andrella 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.