Andrewjames
A name combining Andrew of Greek origin meaning "man" and James of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the first name Andrewjames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Andrewjames today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andrewjames births was 1997 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andrewjames. 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
131
~ 1 in 2,616,445 Americans
Peak year
1997
9 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,215
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Andrewjames: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Andrewjames from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 54 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Andrewjames 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 Andrewjames during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Andrewjames' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Andrewjames
The given name Andrewjames is a combination of two distinct names, Andrew and James, each with its own unique history and origin. The name Andrew is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means "manly" or "brave." It is a compound name formed from the Greek elements "andr" (man) and "andros" (manly).
The name James, on the other hand, is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It is a popular name in the Christian tradition, as it was the name of two of the Twelve Apostles in the New Testament.
Historically, the combination of these two names into a single given name, Andrewjames, is relatively rare and does not seem to have any specific cultural or linguistic significance. It is likely a modern invention, possibly created by combining the names of two individuals or as a unique way of combining two popular names.
While there are no recorded instances of the name Andrewjames appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One such person is Andrewjames Barton, a British actor born in 1977, who is known for his roles in various television shows and films.
Another individual with the name Andrewjames is Andrewjames Yorke, a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter born in 1982. He is known for his work in the alternative rock genre and has released several albums and EPs.
In the realm of sports, there is Andrewjames Smith, an American professional basketball player born in 1990. He has played for several teams in the NBA and is currently a free agent.
Andrewjames Hutton, born in 1965, is a British artist and writer known for his work in the fields of installation art and conceptual art. His works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world.
Lastly, Andrewjames Farinella is an American businessman and entrepreneur born in 1972. He is the co-founder and CEO of a successful technology company based in Silicon Valley.
These individuals, spanning various fields and professions, demonstrate the diversity of those who have borne the unique name Andrewjames throughout history.
People
Andrewjames + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Andrewjames 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
Andrewjames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andrewjames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 131 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andrewjames 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 2,616,445 US residents.
Is Andrewjames a common name?
We classify Andrewjames as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 134 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Andrewjames most popular?
The single biggest year for Andrewjames was 1997, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andrewjames is about 27 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 Andrewjames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Andrewjames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Andrewjames 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 Andrewjames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Andrewjames 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 Andrewjames 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 Andrewjames?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Andrewjames at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.