Andy

Rank 449th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Andy was 449th most popular baby name for boys and 866th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 723 babies were named Andy in the United States. The gender distribution for "Andy" is 94.9% male and 5.1% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,651 babies in the United States were named Andy. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Andy is around 33 to 36 years old.

The name "Andy" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Andy include Drew and Andi.

Andy Meaning & Origin

Andy is a classic, friendly name derived from Andrew, meaning 'manly' and 'brave', often evoking images of strength, resilience, and warmth.

The name Andy is described as cheerful, adventurous and resourceful.

Pronunciation

Andy is pronounced an-dee in English. The name Andy has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Andy

  • The name Andy is shared by several notable fictional characters, including Andy Dufresne from Stephen King's "The Shawshank Redemption" and Andy Taylor from the classic TV show "The Andy Griffith Show."

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Geography

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