Name meaning & stats
Andy
Andy means “manly” (English origin). 86,655 US babies since 1940, peak 2005. Notable Andys are 3.4× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“manly”
EnglishWell documented
A short form of Andrew.
In US birth records
Peak year: 2005
86,655 US babies were named Andy between 1940 and 2025.
Where Andys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 3.4× | High · 322 people |
| Musician | 1.5× | High · 81 people |
| Politician | 0.7× | High · 68 people |
| Actor | 0.7× | High · 54 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Andys show up 3.4× 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…
Andy has a surprise career: 2.0×
Spelling family
Andy is the main spelling
- Andy 100%
- Aneudy <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2005)