Name meaning & stats
Andrea
Andrea (Ancient Greek origin). 446,901 US babies since 1940, peak 1981. Notable Andreas are 1.6× over-represented as journalists.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
Ancient Greek
A feminine form of Andrew.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1981
446,901 US babies were named Andrea between 1940 and 2025.
Where Andreas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 64 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | High · 41 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | High · 33 people |
| Journalist | 1.6× | High · 27 people |
Among notable women who are journalists, Andreas show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Andrea has a surprise career: 1.5×
Spelling family
Andrea is the main spelling
- Andrea 95%
- Andria 2%
- Andra 2%
- Andreya <1%
- Andraya <1%
- Andera <1%
- Andreia <1%
- Anndrea <1%
- Andreah <1%
- Andreea <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1981)