Will my child share the name Andy with classmates?

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.

Is Andy becoming more or less popular in the UK?

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.

Is Andy popular in the US as well as the UK?

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1108

Andy

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.