Andrzej
A masculine Polish name derived from the Greek word "andréios" meaning manly or brave.
Name Census estimates that about 365 living Americans carry the first name Andrzej. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Andrzej today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andrzej births was 1994 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andrzej. 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
365
~ 1 in 939,053 Americans
Peak year
1994
22 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,331
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Andrzej: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Andrzej from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 84 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Andrzej 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 Andrzej during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Andrzejs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Illinois, Connecticut, New York recorded the most babies named Andrzej, while New York, Connecticut, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Andrzej
Andrzej is a masculine given name of Polish origin, derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means "manly" or "brave". The name has its roots in ancient Greek culture, but gained widespread popularity in Poland during the Middle Ages.
The Polish form, Andrzej, is a Slavic adaptation of the Greek name Andreas, which was brought to the region through the influence of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Byzantine culture. The name was likely introduced to Poland in the 10th or 11th century, following the country's conversion to Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Andrzej in Poland dates back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in the Chronica Polonorum (Chronicle of the Poles) written by Gallus Anonymus. This historical chronicle documents the reign of Bolesław I the Brave, who ruled Poland from 992 to 1025.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Andrzej. One of the most famous was Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski (1503-1572), a Polish Renaissance scholar, writer, and political thinker who advocated for religious tolerance and democratic reforms in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko (1746-1817), a Polish-Lithuanian military engineer and revolutionary who played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and led an uprising against Russian forces in Poland.
In the realm of literature, Andrzej Sapkowski (born 1948) is a renowned Polish writer best known for his fantasy book series "The Witcher," which has been adapted into successful video games and a popular Netflix series.
Andrzej Wajda (1926-2016) was a highly acclaimed Polish film director and screenwriter, known for his contributions to the Polish Film School and his works exploring Polish history, such as the "Man of Marble" and "Man of Iron" trilogy.
Andrzej Duda (born 1972) is the current President of Poland, elected in 2015, and has played a prominent role in shaping Poland's domestic and foreign policies in recent years.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Andrzej, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to Polish culture and its enduring popularity over the centuries.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Andrzej
People
Andrzej + last name combinations
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FAQ
Andrzej: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andrzej?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 365 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andrzej 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 939,053 US residents.
Is Andrzej a common name?
We classify Andrzej as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 378 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Andrzej most popular?
The single biggest year for Andrzej was 1994, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andrzej is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Andrzej a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Andrzej 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.
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.