Andrei
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Андре́й (Andréj), equivalent to Andrew.
Every Andrei since 1948 — 3,095 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Andrei
Andrei is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,517 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 3,095 American babies have been named Andrei. Its peak came in 2006, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Andrei stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Andrei year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #2,517 |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,237 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2,317 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2,001 |
| 2021 | 94 | #1,724 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,269 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2,022 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2,049 |
| 2017 | 74 | #1,938 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2,113 |
| 2015 | 75 | #1,931 |
| 2014 | 68 | #2,063 |
| 2013 | 87 | #1,696 |
| 2012 | 85 | #1,757 |
| 2011 | 84 | #1,738 |
| 2010 | 101 | #1,565 |
| 2009 | 113 | #1,472 |
| 2008 | 112 | #1,467 |
| 2007 | 95 | #1,622 |
| 2006 | 119 | #1,361 |
| 2005 | 87 | #1,585 |
| 2004 | 94 | #1,460 |
| 2003 | 96 | #1,391 |
| 2002 | 77 | #1,589 |
| 2001 | 63 | #1,780 |
| 2000 | 56 | #1,875 |
| 1995 | 38 | #2,141 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,173 |
| 1985 | 16 | #2,949 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,539 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,757 |
| 1970 | 25 | #1,743 |
| 1965 | 12 | #2,369 |
| 1960 | 17 | #1,974 |
| 1955 | 12 | #2,303 |
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Famous people named Andrei
- Andrei Tarkovsky Film director · 1932–1986
- Andrei Sakharov Physicist · 1921–1989
- Andrei Rublev Painter · 1360–1428
- Andrei Chikatilo Extremist · 1936–1994
- Andrei Gromyko Politician · 1909–1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Andrei mean?
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Андре́й (Andréj), equivalent to Andrew.
How popular is the name Andrei in 2025?
Andrei ranked #2,517 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Andrei?
3,095 babies have been named Andrei in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Andrei most popular?
Andrei peaked in 2006, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Andrei a boy or girl name?
Andrei is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Andrei rising or falling?
Andrei is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Andrei?
Well-known people named Andrei include Andrei Tarkovsky (film director), Andrei Sakharov (physicist), Andrei Rublev (painter).