Andrea Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Andrea has its roots in Greek, meaning 'man' or 'warrior.' It evolved through various languages including Latin and Italian before becoming popular in English. The name carries traits of strength and is often linked to Saint Andrew. It does not have specific biblical relevance, but it has historical significance due to its association with early Christian figures.

The name Andrea is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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 gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Andrea has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too rising for female in West. Across generations, 'Andrea' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2563rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2407th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1091st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 678th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1001st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2905th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5031st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 750th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 271st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 132nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 34th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 34th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 57th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 137th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Andrea' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Andrea"

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Pronunciation

/ˈændriə/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Andrea is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means 'man' or 'warrior.'

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Meaning

man, warrior

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Language Evolution

Andreas (Greek), Andreas (Latin), Andrea (Italian), Andrea (English)

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Historical Usage

Andrea gained popularity as a name in Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Andrew, one of the apostles of Jesus, and has been used in various cultures since the Middle Ages.

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Variants & Derivatives

Andrew, Anders, André, Andri

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Andrea is commonly used as a feminine name in many cultures, particularly in Italian and English-speaking countries, and is often associated with qualities such as strength and resilience.

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Famous People

Andrea Bocelli (Italian tenor), Andrea Pirlo (Italian footballer), Andrea Dworkin (American feminist writer)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Andrea"

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 "Andrea"

"Andrea" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2563rd of 7545 163
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2407th of 6773 181
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1091st of 7552 906
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 678th of 10718 2,346
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1001st of 16616 1,617
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2905th of 24088 574
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 5031st of 23106 226
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 750th of 9107 1,681
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 271st of 9204 10,140
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 132nd of 12526 62,172
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 34th of 19264 131,809
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 34th of 27321 137,448
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 57th of 35406 74,923
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 137th of 30306 25,721

Regional Popularity of "Andrea" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 68.09%
939th/1379
- -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 69.54%
1082nd/1556
91.29%
2148th/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
46.03%
1025th/2227
39.26%
954th/2430
31.76%
906th/2853
46.31%
1285th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
26.05%
765th/2937
19.29%
672nd/3483
15.04%
529th/3518
24.75%
1001st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
32.40%
1194th/3685
23.24%
1040th/4475
17.85%
927th/5194
17.75%
1121st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 40.07%
2069th/5164
42.44%
3104th/7313
31.93%
2383rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 62.96%
2825th/4487
- 75.38%
4731st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Andrea" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
88.77%
1257th/1416
59.90%
826th/1379
24.51%
580th/2366
29.42%
336th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
17.08%
264th/1546
11.70%
182nd/1556
15.85%
373rd/2353
13.64%
211th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
6.15%
137th/2227
3.46%
84th/2430
5.75%
164th/2853
4.54%
126th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
1.09%
32nd/2937
1.21%
42nd/3483
1.14%
40th/3518
0.64%
26th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
0.84%
31st/3685
1.01%
45th/4475
0.83%
43rd/5194
0.43%
27th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
2.07%
95th/4582
2.42%
125th/5164
0.82%
60th/7313
0.42%
31st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
6.50%
259th/3984
5.04%
226th/4487
1.77%
121st/6822
1.55%
97th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Andrea"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Andrea" 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.