Andrew
Meaning: Strong and manly
Origin: Greek — from andreios (manly, brave), from aner/andros (man)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #8
Total births: 43,723
History: Andrew dominated the 1970s-80s in Australia. Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff — though English — is known to every Aussie through Ashes cricket. Andrew Bogut became the first Australian #1 NBA draft pick. Andrew Symonds was one of cricket's most dynamic all-rounders. Andrew represents the golden age of Australian sport.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2016) | #89 |
| Babies named Andrew in 2016 | 108 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 43,723 |
| Peak year | 1971 (1,575 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #4 |
| Years in records | 1952–2016 (63 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 21 spots |
Frequently asked about Andrew
What does the name Andrew mean?
Andrew means “Strong and manly” from Greek — from andreios (manly, brave), from aner/andros (man) roots.
What is the origin of the name Andrew?
Andrew has Greek — from andreios (manly, brave), from aner/andros (man) origin. The traditional meaning is “Strong and manly”.
How popular is Andrew in Australia?
Andrew ranked #89 in Australia in 2016 — given to 108 babies that year.
When was Andrew most popular?
Andrew peaked in 1971 with 1,575 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Andrew a boy or girl name?
Andrew is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Andrews in registered births are male.
Is the name Andrew rising or falling in popularity?
Andrew has fallen 21 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #68 in 2011 to #89 in 2016.
How long has Andrew been recorded in Australia?
Andrew appears in birth records in Australia across 63 years — from 1952 through 2016.