boys' name · peaked 2012

Andrey

From Russian Андре́й (Andréj, “Andrew”).

Every Andrey since 1950 — 2,809 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#3,379
among boys
Babies in 2025
34
named Andrey
Peak year
2012
99 babies
All-time total
2,809
since 1950

The story of Andrey

Andrey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,379 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1950, 2,809 American babies have been named Andrey. Its peak came in 2012, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

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 Andrey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Andrey 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 34 #3,379
2024 51 #2,597
2023 53 #2,512
2022 51 #2,619
2021 50 #2,590
2020 60 #2,270
2019 69 #2,082
2018 66 #2,124
2017 88 #1,747
2016 79 #1,876
2015 94 #1,669
2014 97 #1,609
2013 92 #1,647
2012 99 #1,588
2011 95 #1,611
2010 5 #17,236 86 #1,753
2009 95 #1,654
2008 6 #15,561 88 #1,721
2007 91 #1,669
2006 5 #17,384 88 #1,627
2005 6 #14,649 86 #1,595
2004 81 #1,604
2003 7 #12,519 62 #1,887
2002 62 #1,832
2001 60 #1,841
2000 63 #1,759
1995 35 #2,253
1990 23 #2,782
1985 7 #8,375 19 #2,601
1980 23 #2,215
1975 26 #1,837
1970 6 #7,096 13 #2,623
1965 9 #2,786
1960
1955
1950 5 #3,707
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
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1895
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1880

Famous people named Andrey

  1. Andrey Kolmogorov Mathematician · 1903–1987
  2. Andrey Vlasov Military personnel · 1901–1946
  3. Andrey Vyshinsky Politician · 1883–1954
  4. Andrey Yeryomenko Military personnel · 1892–1970
  5. Andrey Markov Mathematician · 1856–1922

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Andrey mean?

From Russian Андре́й (Andréj, “Andrew”).

How popular is the name Andrey in 2025?

Andrey ranked #3,379 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Andrey?

2,809 babies have been named Andrey in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Andrey most popular?

Andrey peaked in 2012, when 99 newborns received the name.

Is Andrey a boy or girl name?

Andrey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.

Is the name Andrey rising or falling?

Andrey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Andrey?

Well-known people named Andrey include Andrey Kolmogorov (mathematician), Andrey Vlasov (military personnel), Andrey Vyshinsky (politician).

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