Name meaning & stats
Andrew
Andrew means “manly” (Ancient Greek origin). 1,226,657 US babies since 1940, peak 1987. Notable Andrews are 1.3× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“manly”
Ancient GreekWell documented
From Greek Andreas.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1987
1,226,657 US babies were named Andrew between 1940 and 2025.
Where Andrews end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 256 people |
| Professor | 1.3× | High · 199 people |
| Footballer | 0.8× | High · 176 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 174 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Andrews show up 1.3× 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…
Andrew has a surprise career: 2.1×
Spelling family
Andrew is the main spelling
- Andrew 100%
- Andruw <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1987)