Andrea Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: There are many variations of the name Andrea, including Andrei (Russian), Andreas (German, Scandinavian), and Andreea (Romanian).

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A Deep Dive

Andrea Overview

Meaning

Manly, brave, strong and courageous

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Italian, Greek, English, Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning “manly” or “brave.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈæn.dri.ə/

Popularity

Andrea is a well-known name globally, ranking #173 for girls in the USA in 2023. It has been steadily popular in many countries including Spain, Denmark, and Mexico.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Traditional, Popular, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Courageous, resilient, independent, adaptable

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Andrea is widely used in Christian cultures, stemming from the name of Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.

Name Day

November 30 (Multiple countries)
A Deep Dive

Andrea Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Adrienne, Aundrea, Aindrea, Andreana

Common Nicknames

Andy, Drea, Andee, Dee, Rennie, Dee Dee, Andreita, Dreena, Andra

Diminutives

Andie, Andi, Drea, Nea, Rea, Ann, Anny, Addie, Dre

Famous People

  • Andrea Bocelli
    (Italian Opera Singer)
  • Andrea Pirlo
    (Italian Footballer)
  • Andrea Riseborough
    (British Actress)
  • Andrea Barber
    (American Actress)
  • Andrea Corr
    (Irish Singer)
  • Andrea Dworkin
    (American Writer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Andrea Sachs
    ("The Devil Wears Prada," Film)
  • "Andrea's Dream"
    (Novel)
  • Andrea Bocelli
    ("Romanza," Album)
  • Andrea Beaumont
    ("Batman: Mask of the Phantasm," Film)
  • "Andrea's Quest"
    (Video Game)

What Is the Meaning of Andrea?

Andrea means “manly” or “brave.” This name often implies a strong, courageous and resilient personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Andrea?

Andrea has Greek origins, deriving from the Greek word “andreia.” It has been used in various forms across different cultures, including Italian, Spanish, and English, for centuries.

Andrea Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Andrea in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1732021#1552022#1732023
Top 3 Rankings#231978#241977#241981

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Andrea

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023173
(-18 from 2022)
1671
(-187 from 2022)
0.09553
2022155
(+18 from 2021)
1858
(+163 from 2021)
0.10362
2021173
(-24 from 2020)
1695
(-123 from 2020)
0.09461
2020149
(-8 from 2019)
1818
(-170 from 2019)
0.10285
2019141
(-7 from 2018)
1988
(-179 from 2018)
0.10835
2018134
(-6 from 2017)
2167
(-157 from 2017)
0.11653
2017128
No change from 2016
2324
(-156 from 2016)
0.12302
2016128
(-11 from 2015)
2480
(-229 from 2015)
0.12811
2015117
(+8 from 2014)
2709
(+146 from 2014)
0.13886
2014125
(-13 from 2013)
2563
(-254 from 2013)
0.13101
2013112
(-12 from 2012)
2817
(-235 from 2012)
0.14613
2012100
(-18 from 2011)
3052
(-460 from 2011)
0.15736
201182
(-2 from 2010)
3512
(-57 from 2010)
0.18125
201080
(-7 from 2009)
3569
(-495 from 2009)
0.18203
200973
(-1 from 2008)
4064
(-199 from 2008)
0.20068
200872
(-12 from 2007)
4263
(-535 from 2007)
0.20467
200760
(-1 from 2006)
4798
(-208 from 2006)
0.22669
200659
(+6 from 2005)
5006
(+335 from 2005)
0.23946
200565
(-8 from 2004)
4671
(-385 from 2004)
0.23015
200457
(+3 from 2003)
5056
(+74 from 2003)
0.25057
200360
(-5 from 2002)
4982
(-136 from 2002)
0.24830
200255
(-6 from 2001)
5118
(-627 from 2001)
0.25914
200149
(+6 from 2000)
5745
(+266 from 2000)
0.29001
200055
(+4 from 1999)
5479
(+409 from 1999)
0.27453
199959
(+2 from 1998)
5070
(-63 from 1998)
0.26043
199861
(-3 from 1997)
5133
(-272 from 1997)
0.26479
199758
(+3 from 1996)
5405
(-266 from 1996)
0.28310
199661
(-6 from 1995)
5671
(-337 from 1995)
0.29579
199555
(-6 from 1994)
6008
(-474 from 1994)
0.31266
199449
(-5 from 1993)
6482
(-759 from 1993)
0.33252
199344
(-5 from 1992)
7241
(-782 from 1992)
0.36728
199239
No change from 1991
8023
(+28 from 1991)
0.40021
199139
(+1 from 1990)
7995
(-219 from 1990)
0.39318
199040
(-1 from 1989)
8214
(-196 from 1989)
0.39982
198939
(-4 from 1988)
8410
(+18 from 1988)
0.42215
198835
(+1 from 1987)
8392
(-103 from 1987)
0.43638
198736
No change from 1986
8495
(-144 from 1986)
0.45326
198636
(-3 from 1985)
8639
(-1413 from 1985)
0.46811
198533
(-5 from 1984)
10052
(-298 from 1984)
0.54444
198428
(+2 from 1983)
10350
(-64 from 1983)
0.57394
198330
(-3 from 1982)
10414
(-960 from 1982)
0.58189
198227
(-3 from 1981)
11374
(-312 from 1981)
0.62691
198124
(+4 from 1980)
11686
(+1235 from 1980)
0.65339
198028
(-2 from 1979)
10451
(+115 from 1979)
0.58692
197926
(-3 from 1978)
10336
(-124 from 1978)
0.59979
197823
(+1 from 1977)
10460
(+678 from 1977)
0.63629
197724
(+1 from 1976)
9782
(+1430 from 1976)
0.59465
197625
(+3 from 1975)
8352
(+310 from 1975)
0.53133
197528
(+7 from 1974)
8042
(+571 from 1974)
0.51523
197435
(-5 from 1973)
7471
(-296 from 1973)
0.47700
197330
No change from 1972
7767
(-254 from 1972)
0.49977
197230
(+5 from 1971)
8021
(-461 from 1971)
0.49741
197135
(+8 from 1970)
8482
(+774 from 1970)
0.48397
197043
(+5 from 1969)
7708
(+507 from 1969)
0.42078
196948
No change from 1968
7201
(+112 from 1968)
0.40851
196848
No change from 1967
7089
(-327 from 1967)
0.41464
196748
(+4 from 1966)
7416
(+271 from 1966)
0.43196
196652
(+11 from 1965)
7145
(+1064 from 1965)
0.40694
196563
(+14 from 1964)
6081
(+695 from 1964)
0.33276
196477
(+12 from 1963)
5386
(+374 from 1963)
0.27517
196389
(+10 from 1962)
5012
(+469 from 1962)
0.25210
196299
(+12 from 1961)
4543
(+224 from 1961)
0.22414
1961111
(+4 from 1960)
4319
(+106 from 1960)
0.20793
1960115
(+8 from 1959)
4213
(+460 from 1959)
0.20257
1959123
(+12 from 1958)
3753
(+511 from 1958)
0.18055
1958135
(-5 from 1957)
3242
(-129 from 1957)
0.15694
1957130
(-3 from 1956)
3371
(-27 from 1956)
0.16067
1956127
(+12 from 1955)
3398
(+636 from 1955)
0.16499
1955139
(-3 from 1954)
2762
(+39 from 1954)
0.13776
1954136
(-5 from 1953)
2723
(+3 from 1953)
0.13678
1953131
(+1 from 1952)
2720
(-50 from 1952)
0.14097
1952132
(+4 from 1951)
2770
(+326 from 1951)
0.14564
1951136
(+5 from 1950)
2444
(+248 from 1950)
0.13230
1950141
(+3 from 1949)
2196
(+54 from 1949)
0.12488
1949144
(-16 from 1948)
2142
(-224 from 1948)
0.12202
1948128
(-2 from 1947)
2366
(-143 from 1947)
0.13577
1947126
(-1 from 1946)
2509
(+208 from 1946)
0.13802
1946125
(+1 from 1945)
2301
(+367 from 1945)
0.14266
1945126
(+2 from 1944)
1934
(-92 from 1944)
0.14367
1944128
(+41 from 1943)
2026
(+607 from 1943)
0.14826
1943169
(+45 from 1942)
1419
(+484 from 1942)
0.09886
1942214
(+26 from 1941)
935
(+214 from 1941)
0.06724
1941240
(-1 from 1940)
721
(+13 from 1940)
0.05787
1940239
(+7 from 1939)
708
(+60 from 1939)
0.05993
1939246
(+57 from 1938)
648
(+220 from 1938)
0.05714
1938303
(+184 from 1937)
428
(+247 from 1937)
0.03750
1937487
(+40 from 1936)
181
(+30 from 1936)
0.01643
1936527
(+27 from 1935)
151
(+18 from 1935)
0.01401
1935554
(+7 from 1934)
133
(+2 from 1934)
0.01224
1934561
(-54 from 1933)
131
(-27 from 1933)
0.01210
1933507
(+86 from 1932)
158
(+35 from 1932)
0.01510
1932593
(+124 from 1931)
123
(+35 from 1931)
0.01112
1931717
(-149 from 1930)
88
(-55 from 1930)
0.00797
1930568
(+110 from 1929)
143
(+36 from 1929)
0.01226
1929678
(+1 from 1928)
107
(+1 from 1928)
0.00924
1928679
(+8 from 1927)
106
(-5 from 1927)
0.00887
1927687
(-56 from 1926)
111
(-18 from 1926)
0.00898
1926631
(-38 from 1925)
129
(-19 from 1925)
0.01049
1925593
(+56 from 1924)
148
(+15 from 1924)
0.01172
1924649
(+103 from 1923)
133
(+40 from 1923)
0.01026
1923752
(-58 from 1922)
93
(-18 from 1922)
0.00743
1922694
(+23 from 1921)
111
(+7 from 1921)
0.00890
1921717
(-15 from 1920)
104
(-3 from 1920)
0.00813
1920702
(+26 from 1919)
107
(+15 from 1919)
0.00860
1919728
(+49 from 1918)
92
(+7 from 1918)
0.00783
1918777
(+64 from 1917)
85
(+19 from 1917)
0.00707
1917841
(+36 from 1916)
66
(+6 from 1916)
0.00587
1916877
(-86 from 1915)
60
(-9 from 1915)
0.00553
1915791
(-44 from 1914)
69
(+10 from 1914)
0.00674
1914747
(-69 from 1913)
59
(+1 from 1913)
0.00741
1913678
(+190 from 1912)
58
(+25 from 1912)
0.00886
1912868
(+7 from 1911)
33
(+9 from 1911)
0.00562
1911875
(-44 from 1910)
24
(-3 from 1910)
0.00543
1910831
(-58 from 1909)
27
No change from 1909
0.00644
1909773
(-64 from 1908)
27
(-3 from 1908)
0.00734
1908709
(+81 from 1907)
30
(+8 from 1907)
0.00846
1907790
(+212 from 1906)
22
(+8 from 1906)
0.00652
19061002
(+160 from 1905)
14
(+3 from 1905)
0.00447
19051162
(-389 from 1904)
11
(-10 from 1904)
0.00355
1904773
(+158 from 1903)
21
(+7 from 1903)
0.00718
1903931
(-175 from 1902)
14
(-7 from 1902)
0.00503
1902756
(+205 from 1901)
21
(+9 from 1901)
0.00749
1901961
(+92 from 1900)
12
(-1 from 1900)
0.00472
19001053
(-239 from 1899)
13
(-3 from 1899)
0.00409
1899814
(+26 from 1898)
16
No change from 1898
0.00646
1898840
(+142 from 1897)
16
(+5 from 1897)
0.00584
1897982
(-228 from 1896)
11
(-7 from 1896)
0.00443
1896754
(+178 from 1895)
18
(+6 from 1895)
0.00714
1895932
(-150 from 1894)
12
(-3 from 1894)
0.00486
1894782
(+44 from 1893)
15
(+2 from 1893)
0.00636
1893826
(-100 from 1892)
13
(-3 from 1892)
0.00577
1892726
(+280 from 1891)
16
(+8 from 1891)
0.00711
18911006
(+204 from 1890)
8
(+2 from 1890)
0.00407
18901210
(-371 from 1889)
6
(-4 from 1889)
0.00298
1889839
(+197 from 1888)
10
(+3 from 1888)
0.00528
18881036
(-99 from 1887)
7
No change from 1887
0.00370
1887937
(-159 from 1886)
7
(-2 from 1886)
0.00450
1886778
(+143 from 1885)
9
(+3 from 1885)
0.00585
1885921
(-70 from 1884)
6
(-1 from 1884)
0.00423
1884851
(-21 from 1881)
7
(+2 from 1881)
0.00509
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1881830
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00506
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Andrea

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#952021#932022#862023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#602021#562022#612023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2562021#1722022#2412023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1842021#1472022#1502023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4462021#3622022#5462023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3432021#3672022#3102023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3932021#4692022#4042023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1282021#1222022#1362023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2242021#2012022#1682023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1902021#2332022#3352023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2562021#3062022#4032023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2292021#1942022#1762023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1852021#1492022#1502023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4822021#2562022#5112023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3972021#3132022#2682023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1922021#1642022#2002023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2552021#4042022#4512023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2232021#1832022#2172023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2042021#1692022#1852023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2432021#2722022#4172023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2102021#2422022#1632023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1492021#1722022#1522023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3652021#2492022#2952023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3922021#4252022#6482023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3412021#2112022#5242023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3452021#2392022#2732023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2452021#1362022#2042023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1852021#2672022#2122023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2732021#2132022#3762023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3302021#3332022#4092023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1712021#2282022#1852023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2472021#2822022#3302023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#802021#1512022#1172023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3502021#1762022#2042023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3612021#1612022#2432023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4092020#4722021#3492023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2792014#2282015#2892016

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1412018#1922019#1332020

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1162021#742022#1562023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3752021#3782022#1962023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2302004#1902005#2412006

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1242011#1852014#1802020

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2322007#2312014#2172022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#912001#1922014#1452020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2132008#2082009#1612012

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#522017#1772019#1582023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1122010#2502011#1872016

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1852007#2172010#2122021

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1262013#942014#1052018

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#732005#1172007#972016

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1051997#961998#741999

Popularity Rankings for Andrea in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Philippines

Philippines flagPhilippines#82018#92020#62021

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#72007#292011#252017

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#182021#152022#202023

Popularity in Brazil

Brazil flagBrazil#161980 (Decade)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#172020#202021

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#342013#262014#492019

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#392021#352022#382023

Popularity in Slovakia

Slovakia flagSlovakia#362006#482007#492008

Popularity in Denmark

Denmark flagDenmark#432021#392022#42First half of 2023

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#492021#392022#502023

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#572020#642021#662022

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#722012#672014#962020

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#752021#732022#692023

Popularity in Hungary

Hungary flagHungary#812006#832007#942008

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#902003#3262022#3132023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1342005#1822006#1882008

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1792018#1602019#1872020

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1972012#1772013#1862014

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3041999#3302002#4132012

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3302012#4402013#3552017

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4392020#3562021#3362022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3552018#3892019#4652022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4012007#3832008#4242010

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4302021#4202022#4042023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4782015#4392018#4042023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#6392020#7382021#4442022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4662021#5582022#4922023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8062018#7372019#8722020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Andrea a Name for Boys or Girls?

Andrea is a versatile name used for both boys and girls. In many European countries, it is a traditional male name, while in English-speaking regions, it is commonly used for girls, appreciated for its elegant and timeless quality.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Andrea

Andrea in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Andrea Bocelli (Singer, born 1958): An Italian opera tenor and multi-instrumentalist renowned for his powerful voice and classical crossover music.
  • Andrea Pirlo (Footballer, born 1979): An Italian former professional footballer known for his exceptional playmaking skills and free-kick abilities.
  • Andrea Riseborough (Actress, born 1981): A British actress recognized for her roles in "Birdman" and "The Death of Stalin."
  • Andrea Barber (Actress, born 1976): An American actress famous for her role as Kimmy Gibbler on the TV show "Full House" and its sequel "Fuller House."
  • Andrea Corr (Singer, born 1974): An Irish singer, songwriter, and actress, best known as the lead vocalist of the Celtic folk-rock band The Corrs.
  • Andrea Dworkin (Writer, 1946–2005): An American radical feminist and writer known for her outspoken criticism of pornography and her advocacy for women's rights.
  • Andrea del Sarto (Painter, 1486–1530): An Italian painter from the Renaissance period celebrated for his works in Florence.
  • Andrea Martin (Actress, born 1947): An American-Canadian actress and comedian known for her work on "SCTV" and Broadway productions.
  • Andrea Jaeger (Tennis Player, born 1965): An American former professional tennis player who achieved success in the early 1980s before retiring due to injury.
  • Andrea Sachs ("The Devil Wears Prada," 2006 Film): A young journalist navigates the demanding world of fashion while working for a high-powered editor.
  • "Andrea's Dream" (2018 Novel): Chronicles Andrea's journey as she pursues her aspirations despite facing numerous challenges.
  • Andrea Bocelli ("Romanza," 1997 Album): Features timeless and beloved songs by the renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.
  • Andrea Beaumont ("Batman: Mask of the Phantasm," 1993 Film): A mysterious woman with a tragic past who plays a key role in Batman's story.
  • "Andrea's Quest" (2020 Video Game): Players join Andrea on an epic adventure to uncover ancient secrets and save her world.
  • Andrea ("The Walking Dead," 2010 TV Series): A strong and resilient character who faces the horrors of a post-apocalyptic world.
  • "Andrea's Melody" (2019 Novel): Tells the story of Andr