Andie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Andie is a diminutive form of the name Andrea, which has Greek origins meaning 'brave' or 'manly'. It has evolved through various languages, maintaining its roots in the Greek name Andreas. The name is often associated with a modern, approachable image and has gained popularity as a feminine form of Andrew in recent decades. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Andie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Andie has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Andie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5519th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7201st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7795th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7263rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9917th out of 24088 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8881st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9912th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2678th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1657th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1221st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Andie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Andie"
Pronunciation
/ˈændi/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Andie is a diminutive form of the name Andrea, which is derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'man' or 'warrior'.
Meaning
brave, manly
Language Evolution
Andreas (Greek), Andrea (Italian, Spanish), Andree (French), Andie (English)
Historical Usage
Andie gained popularity as a modern feminine form of Andrew in the late 20th century, often used as a nickname.
Variants & Derivatives
Andrea, Andy, Andra
Modern Popularity & Image
Andie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with a modern and youthful image.
Famous People
Andie MacDowell (actress), Andie Case (singer), Andie Cohen (television host)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Andie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Andie"
"Andie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5519th of 7545 | 22 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7201st of 7552 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7795th of 10718 | 19 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7263rd of 16616 | 72 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9917th of 24088 | 87 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8881st of 12526 | 23 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9912th of 19264 | 47 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2678th of 27321 | 667 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1657th of 35406 | 1,945 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1221st of 30306 | 2,400 |
Regional Popularity of "Andie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Andie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
59.20% 2649th/4475 |
49.19% 2555th/5194 |
36.06% 2278th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
41.03% 1880th/4582 |
33.13% 1711th/5164 |
25.54% 1868th/7313 |
20.84% 1555th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
28.56% 1138th/3984 |
31.20% 1400th/4487 |
18.70% 1276th/6822 |
18.31% 1149th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Andie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Andie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.