NameBattle

Andrew vs Ian

Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.

Andrew

a name gently stepping back from its peak

18802025
US babies named Andrew per year
Rank today
#73
Peak
#5 (1988)
Babies in 2025
4,497
Classroom
likely the only one
Strongest states
CA, TX, NY
VS

Ian

a steady, dependable choice

19122025
US babies named Ian per year
Rank today
#83
Peak
#65 (2003)
Babies in 2025
3,924
Classroom
likely the only one
Strongest states
CA, TX, FL

The verdict

Andrew is the more popular pick (#73 vs #83). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Andrew is a name gently stepping back from its peak, Ian is a steady, dependable choice.

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