Andy
boy name#565 in 2025Andy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #193 in 1881, ranks #565 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#565
rank today
#193
peak (1881)
524
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #224 |
| 1890s | #249 |
| 1900s | #294 |
| 1910s | #315 |
| 1920s | #349 |
| 1930s | #361 |
| 1940s | #328 |
| 1950s | #292 |
| 1960s | #214 |
| 1970s | #236 |
| 1980s | #264 |
| 1990s | #243 |
| 2000s | #209 |
| 2010s | #314 |
| 2020s | #479 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Andy has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 78,000 people named Andy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Andy alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Andy in 2025?
- Andy ranks #565 among US boy names in 2025, with 524 babies given the name.
- When was the name Andy most popular?
- Andy peaked in 1881, reaching #193 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Andy with classmates?
- Andy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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