The nameAndy

Andy is a boy's name of Greek origin, a pet form of Andrew meaning "manly, brave". Andy Warhol and Andy Murray made it famous.

Meaning

Andy is a diminutive of Andrew, from the Greek anēr, andros, "man".

Origin

English and Scottish.

History

Andy reached the American top 200. Andy Warhol and Andy Murray, winner of Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016, are famous bearers.

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Popularity of the name Andy

Andy in the United States

488thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2005peak year (1,946 births)
94,920babies named Andy in the United States since 1880
09731,946 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Andy was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 17,985 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Andy. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Andy in the United States were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 694 births a year on average, against 980 in the five years before.

Andy in the United Kingdom

1284thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2006peak year (55 births)
1,127babies named Andy in the United Kingdom since 1997
02855 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Andy was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 424 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Andy. Half of all babies named Andy in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 33 births a year on average, against 44 in the five years before.

Andy in France

703rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1998peak year (455 births)
12,675babies named Andy in France since 1900
0228455 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Andy in Belgium

1466thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
1995peak year (122 births)
996babies named Andy in Belgium since 1995
061122 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

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Sibling names for Andy

Names from the same generation as Andy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Andy mean?

Andy is a diminutive of Andrew, from the Greek anēr, andros, "man".

What is the origin of the name Andy?

English and Scottish.

Is Andy a girl's or a boy's name?

Andy is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Andy?

In 2024, Andy was the 488th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 628 births.

What are the variants of the name Andy?

Variants and related names of Andy include Andre and Andrew.

What are good sibling names for Andy?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Faith, Molly, Hailey and Vanessa for a sister, Johnny, Jake, Nelson and Mario for a brother.

Who are famous people named Andy?

Andy Warhol, artist; Andy Murray, tennis player; Andy Serkis, actor; Andy, Toy Story character.