Andra
Every Andra since 1917 — 8,164 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Andra
Andra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,405 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 8,164 American babies have been named Andra — about 68% girls and 32% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1967, when 243 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Andra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Andra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,405 | — | — |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,630 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,394 | 5 | #12,365 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,454 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,226 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,319 | 5 | #12,148 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,048 | — | — |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,438 | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,061 | 5 | #12,373 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,432 | 9 | #8,188 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,214 | 10 | #7,527 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,515 | 8 | #8,835 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,093 | 7 | #9,709 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,836 | 10 | #7,590 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,582 | 13 | #6,274 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,845 | — | — |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,433 | — | — |
| 2008 | 23 | #5,964 | 11 | #7,218 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,388 | 14 | #5,919 |
| 2006 | 37 | #3,999 | 9 | #8,032 |
| 2005 | 52 | #3,055 | 10 | #7,129 |
| 2004 | 35 | #3,997 | 17 | #4,804 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,534 | 16 | #4,824 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,289 | 11 | #6,110 |
| 2001 | 32 | #3,950 | 14 | #5,153 |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,025 | 15 | #4,797 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,784 | 16 | #3,865 |
| 1990 | 57 | #2,235 | 30 | #2,311 |
| 1985 | 77 | #1,562 | 39 | #1,615 |
| 1980 | 92 | #1,363 | 52 | #1,291 |
| 1975 | 84 | #1,310 | 81 | #911 |
| 1970 | 132 | #961 | 77 | #912 |
| 1965 | 82 | #1,187 | 82 | #815 |
| 1960 | 161 | #822 | 71 | #897 |
| 1955 | 65 | #1,253 | 28 | #1,459 |
| 1950 | 64 | #1,154 | 6 | #3,339 |
| 1945 | 56 | #1,032 | — | — |
| 1940 | 22 | #1,683 | — | — |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,740 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,571 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Andra
- Andraé Crouch Musician · 1942–2015
- Andra Day Singer · b. 1984
- Andraž Kirm Soccer player · b. 1984
- Andraž Šporar Soccer player · b. 1994
- Andraž Struna Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Andra in 2025?
Andra ranked #8,405 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Andra?
8,164 babies have been named Andra in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Andra most popular?
Andra peaked in 1967, when 243 newborns received the name.
Is Andra a boy or girl name?
Andra is used for both: about 68% of babies named Andra have been girls and 32% boys.
Is the name Andra rising or falling?
Andra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Andra?
Well-known people named Andra include Andraé Crouch (musician), Andra Day (singer), Andraž Kirm (soccer player).