How Many People Are Named Andy?
Complete statistics for the name Andy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Andy, a rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 4,220 Americans bearing it today. That's around 78,202 people in the US, making it quite unique. The name peaked in popularity in 2005 but has since been declining, showing it's a newer-generation choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 94,862 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: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Andy Through the Generations
Over the years, Andy has seen its peaks and valleys. With 78,202 people named Andy alive today, it's clear the name has a strong presence. In 2005, it reached its highest point with 1,946 births, but now it's trending downward. Interestingly, the age distribution is fairly even, with 39% under 30, 32% between 30 and 60, and 29% over 60, indicating a diverse group of individuals carrying this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Andy
Andy, also spelled Andye, Andee, or Andi, is predominantly a diminutive version of the male given name Andrew, and variants of it such as Andreas, Andrés, and Andrei. The form of the variation is based on the Scottish "-ie" diminutive ending. Andrew is derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manlike" or "brave". Andy is also occasionally used as a diminutive for the male and female given name Andrea.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Andy's English roots
📄 About the Name Andy
How Many People Have the Name Andy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 744 people in the United States currently share the name Andy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 445,496 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Andy a Common or Rare Name?
Andy 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Andy in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Andy Most Popular?
The name Andy reached peak popularity in 2005, with 1,946 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 Andy?
Approximately 744 people named Andy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 744. That works out to roughly 1 in 445,496 Americans.
Is Andy a rare name?
Andy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 445,496 Americans has this name.
What does the name Andy mean?
The meaning and origin of Andy are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Andy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Andy are male and 1% are female.
When was Andy most popular?
Andy peaked in 2005 with 1,946 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.