Andrew
| Andrew | |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin: | Greek |
| Meaning: | "Strong, manly, courageous, and magnificently studly." |
Andrew is the English form of a given name common in many countries. More commonly, Andrey or Andrei or Andreiy are used by immigrants. Other forms include 'Andreas', and 'André'. 'Andrew' is a common name in English-speaking countries. In the 1990s it was among the top-ten most popular names for baby boys in such countries.[1] Andrew frequently is shortened to 'Andy' or 'Drew'.
Derivation
'Andrew' is derived from the Greek name Ανδρεας, or 'Andreas'. Ανδρεας comes from ανδρος (andros), ancient Greek for "strong, manly, courageous, and studly".
Popularity
Australia
In 1990, Andrew was the seventh most popular name in Australia.[2] In 1980, it was the 19th most common name,[3] while in 1970, it was the 31st most common name.[4] Andrew was the second most popular boys name in the Northern Territory in 1980.[5] In Victoria, Andrew was the third most popular name for a boy in the 1970s.[6]
New South Wales
| Year | New South Wales Rank[7] |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 51st |
| 2005 | 49th |
| 2004 | 46th |
| 2003 | 34th |
| 2002 | 35th |
| 2001 | 31st |
| 2000 | 25th |
| 1999 | 24th |
| 1998 | 25th |
| 1997 | 23rd |
| 1996 | 18th |
| 1995 | 14th |
Canada
Andrew was the twentieth most popular name choosen for male infants in 2005.[8] Andrew was the 16th most popular name for infants in British Columbia in 2004, [9] the 17th most popular name in 2003,[10] and the 19th most popular name in 2002.[11] In 2001, it was the 18th most common name.[12] From 1999 - 2003, Andrew was the sixth most often choosen name for a boy.[13]
Europe
In the United Kingdom in 1974, Andrew was the fourth most common name amongst infants, and it was third in 1964.[14]
| Year | England & Wales | Ireland | Northern Ireland | Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 97th[15] | * | * | * |
| 2005 | 86th[16] | 39th[17] | * | 16th[18] |
| 2004 | 80th[19] | 32nd[20] | * | 16th[21] |
| 2003 | 74th[22] | 36th[23] | * | 17th[24] |
| 2002 | 63th[25] | 41st[26] | * | 17th[27] |
| 2001 | 56th[28] | 37th[29] | * | 7th[30] |
| 2000 | 53rd[31] | 31st[32] | * | 6th[33] |
| 1999 | 46th[34] | 28th[35] | * | 7th[36] |
| 1998 | 40th[37] | 23rd[38] | * | 8th[39] |
| 1995 | * | * | 6th[40] | * |
United States
The eleventh most common baby name in 2006[41], Andrew was among the ten most popular names for male infants in 2005.[42] Andrew was the sixth most popular choice to name a male infant in 2004.[43] In 2002 and 2001, Andrew was the seventh most popular baby name in the United States.[44][45][46] In the 1980s, Andrew was the 19th most popular choice of baby name in the United States.[47] In the 1970s it was the 31st most popular name.[48] From the 1960s streaching back at least as far as the 1880s, Andrew was not amoung the forty most popular names in America.[49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57]
Famous Andrews
Saint Andrew
In the Christian Bible, Saint Andrew was one of the earliest disciples of Jesus and one of the twelve Apostles. The Armenian name Androosh is most likely derived from the name of Saint Andrew.
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- ^ "Births, Deaths & Marriages (Most Popular Names) - Northern Territory Department of Justice - Australia".
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- ^ "Popular baby names". New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
- ^ "Top 100 Baby Names in Canada". Today's Parent.
- ^ "BC Vital Statistics Agency". British Columbia Ministry of Health.
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- ^ "Social Security Administration Delivers Most Popular Baby Names for 2002". United States Social Security Administration.
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- ^ "Most Popular Baby Names for Boys and Girls in the 1880's". the New Parents' Guide.
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