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How Many People Are Named Andy?
Estimated people named Andy living in the U.S. today
79,048
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 94,920
- Peak year: 2005 (1,946 births)
- Estimated living today: 79,048
Andy by age group — who carries the name today?
Andy popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Andy
Andy has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 94,920 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 79,048 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,324 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Andys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Andy in the US?
An estimated 79,048 people named Andy are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Andy rare — about 1 in 4,324 Americans.
Is Andy a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Andy is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Andy most popular?
Andy peaked in 2005, when 1,946 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Andy?
Andy ranks #649 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).