Andy
Andy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ËĂŚn.di/
Meaning and origin of Andy
- A diminutive of the male given name Andrew, from Ancient Greek.
- A diminutive of the female given name Andrea, from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Clipping of Andrew + -y.
How popular is Andy?
Since 1880, 1,307 girls and 94,185 boys in the U.S. have been named Andy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2341 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #193 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #565 for boys, with 555 babies given the name.
Names similar to Andy
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Andy
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Andy FAQ
What does the name Andy mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Andrew, from Ancient Greek. A diminutive of the female given name Andrea, from Ancient Greek. Clipping of Andrew + -y.
How popular is the name Andy?
Since 1880, 1,307 girls and 94,185 boys in the U.S. have been named Andy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2341 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #193 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #565 for boys, with 555 babies given the name.
Is Andy a boy or girl name?
Andy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,307 girls and 94,185 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880â2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.