Endrew
A masculine name derived from the English name Andrew, of Greek origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Endrew. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Endrew today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Endrew births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Endrew. 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 Endrew. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,418
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Endrew: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Endrew 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 Endrew during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Endrew
The given name Endrew is rooted in the Old English language, tracing its origins back to the Anglo-Saxon period, approximately between the 5th and 11th centuries AD. It is believed to be a variation of the name Andrew, which itself derives from the Greek name "Andreas," meaning "manly" or "brave." The prefix "En-" in Endrew is thought to have been added as a form of linguistic assimilation, reflecting the influence of neighboring languages and dialects on the English tongue during its formative years.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Endrew can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this invaluable historical document, an individual named Endrew de Beaumont is listed as a landowner in the county of Warwickshire, indicating the name's presence in medieval England.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Endrew. One such individual was Endrew de Vere (1285-1334), an English nobleman and military commander who served under King Edward II and played a crucial role in the Scottish Wars of Independence. Another was Endrew Boorde (1490-1549), a renowned English writer, traveler, and physician who wrote extensively on various subjects, including medicine, geography, and language.
In the realm of literature, the name Endrew has also left its mark. Endrew Marvell (1621-1678), an English metaphysical poet, is renowned for his exquisite lyrical poetry and his influential work "To His Coy Mistress." Additionally, Endrew Lang (1844-1912), a Scottish scholar and anthropologist, made significant contributions to the study of folklore and mythology, authoring numerous books on the subject.
Across the Atlantic, the name Endrew has also found its place in American history. Endrew Callahan (1800-1876), an Irish-American politician and businessman, served as the mayor of Buffalo, New York, from 1854 to 1856. Another notable figure was Endrew Carnegie (1835-1919), a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who played a pivotal role in the expansion of the American steel industry and later became one of the wealthiest individuals of his time.
These are but a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Endrew throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor. While the name may have evolved and adapted over time, its roots remain firmly planted in the linguistic heritage of the English language, a testament to the enduring legacy of names and their ability to transcend generations.
People
Endrew + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Endrew as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Endrew: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Endrew?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Endrew 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 Endrew a common name?
We classify Endrew 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 Endrew most popular?
The single biggest year for Endrew was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Endrew 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 Endrew in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Endrew a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Endrew 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 Endrew still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Endrew 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 Endrew 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 are named Endrew?
Want to know how many Americans are named Endrew? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.