Andropolis
A invented name blending "andros" (Greek for man) and "polis" (city), suggesting a city of men.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Andropolis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Andropolis today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andropolis births was 1981 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andropolis. 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 Andropolis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1981
6 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1981 SSA rank
#5,508
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Andropolis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Andropolis 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 Andropolis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Andropolis
The name Andropolis is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins rooted in ancient Greek culture. It is a combination of two Greek words: "andros," meaning "man," and "polis," meaning "city." Together, the name can be interpreted as "city of men" or "man's city."
During the classical period of ancient Greece, city-states played a crucial role in shaping the political, cultural, and intellectual landscape of the region. The name Andropolis may have been inspired by the concept of these city-states, which were often governed and populated primarily by male citizens.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Andropolis, its linguistic roots suggest a connection to the Greek ideals of citizenship, masculinity, and the importance of the city-state in ancient Greek society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Andropolis can be traced back to the 5th century BCE. Andropolis of Cyrene was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived during this time period. He is known for his contributions to the field of geometry and his work on the theory of proportions.
In the 3rd century BCE, Andropolis of Ephesus was a notable Greek sculptor and artist. His works were celebrated for their intricate details and realistic depictions of the human form. Unfortunately, none of his original sculptures have survived to modern times, but their existence is documented in historical records.
During the Byzantine era, Andropolis Palaiologos (1260-1329) was a prominent military commander and statesman. He played a crucial role in defending the Byzantine Empire against the Ottoman Turks and is remembered for his strategic military prowess.
In the 16th century, Andropolis Kantakouzenos (1501-1576) was a renowned Greek scholar and theologian. He was instrumental in preserving and translating ancient Greek texts, contributing significantly to the Renaissance movement and the revival of classical learning.
Lastly, Andropolis Mavrokordatos (1670-1730) was a Greek diplomat and statesman who served as the Prince of Wallachia and Moldavia in the early 18th century. He was known for his efforts to modernize and reform the principalities under his rule.
These examples illustrate the historical presence of the name Andropolis, albeit in a limited capacity, spanning various eras and fields of expertise, from philosophy and art to military leadership and statesmanship.
People
Andropolis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Andropolis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Andropolis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andropolis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andropolis 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Andropolis a common name?
We classify Andropolis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Andropolis most popular?
The single biggest year for Andropolis was 1981, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andropolis is about 43 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 Andropolis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Andropolis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Andropolis 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 Andropolis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Andropolis 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 Andropolis 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 Americans are named Andropolis?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Andropolis, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.