How Many People Are Named Andrej?

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

Andrej
Very Rare
Greek

Andrej is a Slavic form of Andrew, carrying the meaning "manly" or "brave" from its Greek roots. There are roughly 388 people living in the US with this name today, which means about 1 in 849,624 Americans share it. It's been slowly rising in popularity, hitting a peak of 18 births in 2011.

~388
Living in US
1 in 849,624
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Manly, brave
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Tuesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Courageous Independent Thoughtful Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, wisdom, and a deep quest for truth. It's associated with analytical minds who seek understanding beneath the surface of everyday life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

101,829
Worldwide Bearers
#10,026
Global Rank
🇸🇰 Slovakia
38,500
🇸🇮 Slovenia
21,236
🇩🇪 Germany
14,028
🇷🇺 Russia
10,175
🇱🇹 Lithuania
3,361
🇨🇿 Czechia
2,899
🇭🇷 Croatia
2,412
🇵🇱 Poland
1,272
🇧🇾 Belarus
822
🇷🇸 Serbia
756

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
388 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
306
Would be under 30 (77%)
86
Would be 30–60 (22%)
6
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 398 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Andrej Through the Generations

Looking at the generational breakdown, it's clear that Andrej is a genuinely modern arrival in the American naming landscape. Of the 388 people estimated to carry this name today, a striking 306 are under 30 years old, that's about 77% of all bearers. Only 86 fall in the 30-to-60 range, and a mere 6 are over 60. This heavy skew toward younger generations tells us that Andrej didn't really gain any traction in the US until fairly recently. The average bearer is just 20 years old, reinforcing its status as a newer-generation pick. With only 398 total births recorded across all of US history, it's still very rare here, but the trend is slowly rising. Globally, the picture looks quite different. Andrej ranks #10,026 worldwide with 101,829 living bearers, and it's most commonly found in Slovakia, where the name has deep cultural roots. American parents who've chosen Andrej are tapping into a name that's well-established abroad but still feels fresh and distinctive stateside.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 21

✨ Similar Names to Andrej

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Andrej's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Andrej

How Many People Have the Name Andrej?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 388 people in the United States currently share the name Andrej. That works out to roughly 1 in every 849,624 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Andrej a Common or Rare Name?

Andrej 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 Andrej Mean?

Andrej means "Manly, brave" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Andrej in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Andrej Most Popular?

The name Andrej reached peak popularity in 2011, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Andrej?

Approximately 388 people named Andrej live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 398. That works out to roughly 1 in 849,624 Americans.

Is Andrej a rare name?

Andrej is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 849,624 Americans has this name.

What does the name Andrej mean?

Andrej means "Manly, brave" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Andrej more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Andrej are male and 0% are female.

When was Andrej most popular?

Andrej peaked in 2011 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US388
All-Time Births398
1 in X1 in 849,624
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2011
World Rank#10,026
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.