Andrea is a distinctive choice, ranked #1021 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Andrea in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1021
US Rank #185
About the Name Andrea
Andrea has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 149 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #354 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Andrea is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #185, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Andrea
Unlikely. With around 34 UK babies named Andrea per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Andrea in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Andrea has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 149 places in the last five years. Its peak was #354 in 1998. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Andrea is more popular in the US (#185) than in the UK (#1021). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Andrea include: Andrea R. Lucas — Andrea Ruth Lucas is an American lawyer, currently serving as the chair of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.; Andrea Casiraghi — Andrea Albert Pierre Casiraghi is the elder son of Caroline, Princess of Hanover, and her second husband Stefano Casiraghi.; Andrea Bang — Andrea Bang is a Canadian actress and screenwriter from Burnaby, British Columbia..
Andrea appears in the US top 500 at #185 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
34
UK babies named Andrea (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 149 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Andrea
Likely around 1 other Andrea in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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