Andy is a distinctive choice, ranked #1108 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Andy in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1108
US Rank #488
About the Name Andy
Andy has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 353 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #484 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Andy 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 #488, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Andy
Unlikely. With around 26 UK babies named Andy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Andy in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Andy has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 353 places in the last five years. Its peak was #484 in 1997. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Andy is more popular in the US (#488) than in the UK (#1108). 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 Andy include: Andy Jassy — Andrew R.; Andy Borowitz — Andy Borowitz is an American writer, comedian, satirist, and actor.; Andy Pages — Andy Pages ( PAH-hess) is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB)..
Andy appears in the US top 500 at #488 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
26
UK babies named Andy (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 353 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Andy
Likely around 1 other Andy in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Andy
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Andrew R. Jassy is an American business executive who is the president and chief executive officer of Amazon since July 2021, succeeding founder Jeff Bezos, who remains executive chairman.
Andy Borowitz is an American writer, comedian, satirist, and actor. Borowitz is a New York Times-bestselling author who won the first National Press Club award for humor.
Andy Pages ( PAH-hess) is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
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Andy Snitzer is an American saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He is known for his work as a session musician with numerous famous artists, including Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin, Martika, Sting, The Rolling Stones, and Chaka Khan.