Andy

Andy - A very unique male name

Andy appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #276. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Andy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Andy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Andy. The baby boy name Andy was given to 490 baby boys in 2025, ranking #561 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,992 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Andy peaked in popularity 62 years ago in 1964 on position 194.

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Andy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Andy is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #313 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #1,121.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Andy is where you live.

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Andy origin and meaning

Short form of Andrew

Manly; diminutive of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, 'manly'

Andy is the familiar diminutive of Andrew, given as a full name in the United States since 1910. As a standalone boy's name it peaked in 2005 and has been falling, keeping a boyish, friendly quality at any age.

Attested etymology

Andy is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Andy, pop culture references for the name Andy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Andy

We've found the following names that sound similar to Andy, sorted by popularity.

Ahmad / Ahmed / Amado / Amit / Amanda / Amadeo / Amadou / Anand / Amando / Andi /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Andy

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Andy a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Andy?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AN-dee · /ˈændi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Andy Murray — British tennis player, Wimbledon champion (b. 1987) Contemporary
• Andy Warhol — American pop artist, born Andrew Warhola and universally known as Andy Warhol (1928–1987) Historical

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Andy for its easygoing, approachable warmth. It feels youthful, so consider whether that is a plus for you.

Worth knowing

• Often assumed to be short for Andrew