Endry
A masculine English name derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Endry. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Endry today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Endry births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Endry. 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 Endry. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,282
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Endry: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Endry 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 Endry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Endry
The given name Endry has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy from around the 8th century BC to the 1st century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "endri," which meant "eagle" or "falcon." The Etruscans were highly influential in the development of early Roman culture, and many of their names and linguistic elements were adopted by the Romans.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Endry can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions found in the ancient city of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BC. These inscriptions were often carved onto tombstones and funerary monuments, suggesting that the name may have held significance in Etruscan religious or funerary practices.
During the Roman period, the name Endry was occasionally used, although it was not as common as some other names of Etruscan origin. One notable figure from this time was Endry Claudius, a Roman senator who lived in the 1st century AD and was known for his oratory skills and political influence.
In the Middle Ages, the name Endry resurfaced in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One of the most notable individuals with this name was Endry de Montfort, a French nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in the early 13th century (c. 1190-1233).
In the Renaissance period, the name Endry was sometimes used by Italian artists and scholars. One such individual was Endry Cellini, an Italian goldsmith and sculptor who was active in the 16th century (c. 1500-1571). His most famous work is the statue of Perseus with the Head of Medusa, which stands in the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence.
Another notable figure with the name Endry was Endry Malpighi, an Italian biologist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of anatomy and the microscopic structure of plants and animals in the 17th century (1628-1694). His pioneering work in microscopy and the discovery of capillaries and other anatomical structures earned him a place in the history of science.
While the name Endry is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich and fascinating history that spans from the ancient Etruscans to the Renaissance period, with various notable individuals bearing this unique and distinctive name throughout the centuries.
People
Endry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Endry 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
Endry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Endry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Endry 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Endry a common name?
We classify Endry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Endry most popular?
The single biggest year for Endry was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Endry is about 3 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 Endry in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Endry a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Endry 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 Endry still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Endry 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 Endry 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 Endry?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.