How Many People Are Named Andra?

Complete statistics for the name Andra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Andra
Very Rare
Greek and Romanian

Andra has a classic yet modern feel. About 7,156 people in the U.S. are named Andra, making it very rare, just 1 in 46,117 Americans. It peaked in 1967 with 243 births that year.

~542
Living in US
1 in 611,530
Americans
1967
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Brave or courageous, derived from the Greek word for man
🌐
Origin
Greek and Romanian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Courageous Independent Warm Determined
2
Life Path Number

The number 2 is traditionally associated with partnership, diplomacy, and sensitivity. People connected to this number tend to be natural peacemakers who thrive in cooperative relationships and value harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,156
Worldwide Bearers
#15,171
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
480
🇵🇰 Pakistan
457
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
308
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇫🇷 France
232
🇪🇸 Spain
228
🇳🇬 Nigeria
183
🇿🇦 South Africa
183
🇷🇺 Russia
153
🇲🇾 Malaysia
151

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,269 (32%)
♀ Female
4,887 (68%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 53
873
Would be under 30 (11%)
4,378
Would be 30–60 (54%)
2,901
Would be over 60 (36%)

All 8,152 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1967

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
58
Modern Appeal
42
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Andra Through the Generations

The name Andra has a rich history, peaking in 1967 with 243 births, but now only 7,156 people in the U.S. carry this name, making it quite rare. This stark contrast between past popularity and current rarity is intriguing. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 11% under 30, 53% aged 30-60, and 36% over 60, indicating a long-standing presence. Despite the declining trend, the number of people named Andra has remained relatively stable, suggesting a strong family tradition. The gap between the all-time births and the current living count is significant, highlighting the enduring legacy of this unique name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 610
California 485
Illinois 273
New York 203
Georgia 162
Florida 160
Ohio 146
Mississippi 130
North Carolina 128
Michigan 110

✨ Similar Names to Andra

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Andra's Greek and Romanian roots

📄 About the Name Andra

How Many People Have the Name Andra?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 542 people in the United States currently share the name Andra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 611,530 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Andra a Common or Rare Name?

Andra is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Andra Mean?

Andra means "Brave or courageous, derived from the Greek word for man" and comes from Greek and Romanian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Andra in SSA data, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

When Was Andra Most Popular?

The name Andra reached peak popularity in 1967, with 243 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Andra?

Approximately 542 people named Andra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 542. That works out to roughly 1 in 611,530 Americans.

Is Andra a rare name?

Andra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 611,530 Americans has this name.

What does the name Andra mean?

Andra means "Brave or courageous, derived from the Greek word for man" and comes from Greek and Romanian origins.

Is Andra more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 32% of people named Andra are male and 68% are female.

When was Andra most popular?

Andra peaked in 1967 with 243 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US542
All-Time Births542
1 in X1 in 611,530
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age53
Peak Year1967
World Rank#15,171
Male %32%
Female %68%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.