Andria
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "brave woman".
Name Census estimates that about 8,187 living Americans carry the first name Andria. It is a predominantly female name (99.3% of registrations). The average person named Andria today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andria births was 1980 (313 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andria. 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
- • Although Andria is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 60 boys registered with the name since 1880.
People living today
8.2K
~ 1 in 41,866 Americans
Peak year
1980
313 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2022 SSA rank
#7,250
Tracked since 1933
Gender
Gender distribution for Andria
Out of the 8,982 babies given the name Andria since 1880, 99.3% 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.
Andria as a male name
- Ranked #10,953 in 2022
- 6 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2021 (9 births)
Andria as a female name
- Ranked #7,250 in 2024
- 15 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1980 (313 births)
Popularity
Andria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Andria from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 2,451 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Andria 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 Andria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Andrias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 36 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Andria, while South Carolina, West Virginia, New Mexico recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 148 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Andria
The name Andria has its origins in the Greek language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be a feminine form of the name Andreas, which is derived from the Greek word "andros," meaning "man" or "warrior."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Andria can be found in ancient Greek mythology, where it was the name of a nymph associated with the island of Andros in the Cyclades archipelago. This connection to the Greek islands and their rich cultural heritage suggests that the name may have been popularized in these regions during antiquity.
In the Byzantine era, the name Andria gained prominence as it was borne by several notable figures, including Saint Andria of Constantinople, a 9th-century martyred nun who is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. This association with religious figures likely contributed to the name's enduring popularity throughout the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Andria was Andria of Tralle, a 6th-century Byzantine physician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. Her works on anatomy and physiology were widely studied and influential in the ancient world.
In the Renaissance period, the name Andria was popularized further by the Italian playwright Niccolò Machiavelli, who wrote a famous comedy titled "La Mandragola" in 1518. One of the central characters in the play is a young woman named Andria, whose name likely reflects the Italian influence on the name's evolution.
During the 18th century, the name Andria gained prominence in the Russian Empire, where it was borne by Andria Pavlovna Gagarina (1786-1857), a Russian noblewoman and lady-in-waiting to several Russian Empresses. Her prominent position at the imperial court may have contributed to the name's popularity among the Russian nobility.
In the 20th century, one of the most notable individuals with the name Andria was Andria Delogu (1910-1985), an Italian artist and sculptor renowned for her avant-garde works in ceramics and terracotta. Her innovative approach to these traditional mediums earned her international recognition and helped shape the development of modern art in Italy.
People
Andria + last name combinations
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FAQ
Andria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8,187 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andria 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 41,866 US residents.
Is Andria a common name?
We classify Andria as "Rare". It ranks above 97.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8,982 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Andria most popular?
The single biggest year for Andria was 1980, when 313 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andria is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Andria a female name?
Yes, 99.3% of people registered as Andria 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.