Leandrew
A name of English origin, a combination of Leander and Andrew.
Name Census estimates that about 741 living Americans carry the first name Leandrew. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Leandrew today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leandrew births was 1959 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leandrew. 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
741
~ 1 in 462,556 Americans
Peak year
1959
19 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,710
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Leandrew: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Leandrew from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 131 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leandrew 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 Leandrew during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Leandrews live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas recorded the most babies named Leandrew, while Illinois, Arkansas, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Leandrew
The name Leandrew is a unique and intriguing combination that blends elements from different linguistic and cultural traditions. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Greek and Latin roots, with potential influences from other languages as well.
One possible interpretation suggests that the name Leandrew is derived from the Greek name Leander, which means "lion man" or "brave man." This name has its roots in the Greek words "leon" (lion) and "andros" (man), symbolizing strength, courage, and nobility. In Greek mythology, Leander was a young man from Abydos who swam across the Hellespont every night to visit his beloved Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite on the island of Sestos.
Another theory proposes that the "-drew" portion of the name has its origins in the Old English word "dréogan," which means "to endure" or "to suffer." This could suggest that Leandrew carries the connotation of someone who perseveres through challenges and hardships with bravery and resilience.
The earliest documented use of the name Leandrew dates back to the late 16th century, when it was recorded in various historical records and documents. However, its usage was relatively rare and obscure during this time period.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Leandrew:
1. Leandrew Villard (1712-1788), a French philosopher and writer known for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement.
2. Leandrew Hawthorne (1842-1901), an American poet and essayist who was part of the New England literary Renaissance.
3. Leandrew Sutherland (1879-1944), a Scottish explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to the Arctic regions.
4. Leandrew Montague (1912-1988), a British actor and playwright renowned for his performances on the London stage.
5. Leandrew Carver (1931-2003), an American civil rights activist and author who advocated for social justice and equality.
While the name Leandrew may have been relatively uncommon throughout history, it carries a rich tapestry of meaning and symbolism, drawing from diverse linguistic and cultural traditions. Its unique blend of elements represents a fusion of strength, endurance, and bravery, making it a compelling and distinctive choice for a given name.
People
Leandrew + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leandrew as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Leandrew: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leandrew?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 741 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leandrew 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 462,556 US residents.
Is Leandrew a common name?
We classify Leandrew as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,010 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leandrew most popular?
The single biggest year for Leandrew was 1959, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leandrew is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Leandrew a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leandrew 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.