Andrew is a distinctive choice, ranked #315 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Andrew in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#315
US Rank #68
About the Name Andrew
Andrew is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 49 places over five years. Its high point was #29 in 1996, and it now sits at #315. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 12 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Andrew 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 #68, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Andrew
Unlikely. With around 142 UK babies named Andrew per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Andrew in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Andrew has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 49 places in the last five years. Its peak was #29 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Andrew is more popular in the US (#68) than in the UK (#315). 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 Andrew include: Andrew Betts — Andrew Richard Betts is a British retired basketball player who played professionally in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Ukraine.; Andrew Tate — Emory Andrew Tate III is an American and British social media personality, businessman, and former professional kickboxer who gained notoriety for promoting...; Andrew To — Andrew To Kwan-hang is a Hong Kong politician and activist..
Andrew ranks #68 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
142
UK babies named Andrew (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 49 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Andrew
Likely around 1 other Andrew 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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