Androw
A masculine name derived from Greek meaning "man" or "warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Androw. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Androw today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Androw births was 1983 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Androw. 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 Androw. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1983
5 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1983 SSA rank
#6,285
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Androw: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Androw 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 Androw 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Androw
The given name Androw has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to the ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "andros," which means "man" or "warrior." The name is believed to have been in use since the 5th century BC in Greece.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Androw can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. He referred to an Athenian soldier named Androw who fought bravely in the Battle of Marathon against the Persians in 490 BC.
In the 4th century BC, the Greek philosopher Aristotle mentioned a student of his named Androw in his work "Nicomachean Ethics." This suggests that the name was not uncommon among the educated class during that time period.
During the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century, the name Androw became more widespread in the Greek-speaking regions. One notable figure from this era was Androw Palaiologos, a high-ranking military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Constantinople against the Ottoman Turks in the 15th century.
In the medieval period, the name Androw found its way into the Orthodox Christian tradition. Saint Androw the Martyr, who lived in the 8th century, was a Christian monk who was tortured and executed for his faith during the iconoclastic period in the Byzantine Empire.
Another famous bearer of the name was Androw Rublev, a renowned Russian icon painter and monk who lived from around 1360 to 1430. His iconic works, such as the Trinity icon, are considered masterpieces of Byzantine art and have had a lasting influence on Orthodox Christian art.
During the Renaissance period, the name Androw gained popularity in Italy, likely due to the influence of Greek culture. One notable Italian with this name was Androw Palladio, a renowned architect from the 16th century who is considered one of the most influential figures in Western architecture.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Androw, which has a rich legacy spanning centuries and cultures, rooted in the ancient Greek tradition and later embraced by the Orthodox Christian world and the Renaissance.
People
Androw + last name combinations
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FAQ
Androw: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Androw?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Androw 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Androw a common name?
We classify Androw as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Androw most popular?
The single biggest year for Androw was 1983, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Androw is about 41 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 Androw in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Androw a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Androw 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 Androw still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Androw 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 Androw 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 Androw as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Androw, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.