Boy · #6,522 in 2026

Andrews

Name: Popularity of the name Andrews in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Andrews, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,522

Peak Rank

#2,269 (1989)

Total Babies

594

5-Yr Trend

+15%

1912

First Year

2026

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#2269

Peak Rank

594

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Andrews

Andrews first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 22 Andrewss were born — ranking #2,784 that year. As of 2026, Andrews ranks #6,522 for baby boys with 12 births, gradually rising (+15%). In total, more than 594 Andrewss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Andrews

Phonetically similar names — useful when Andrews is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Andrews

What does the name Andrews mean?

Andrews is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Andrews in 2026?

In 2026, Andrews ranks #6,522 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Andrews most popular?

Andrews reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #2,269 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Andrews most popular?

Andrews has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Andrews.

Is Andrews a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Andrews is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Andrews?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Andrews include Elda, Eldin, Emerick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Andrews

Andrews is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 594 births in the dataset. Andrews's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #2,269. Use the chart and map above to compare Andrews's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.