Andrea: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AN-dree-uh · 3 syllables
Andrea means “manly; man”, from Greek.
Latinate feminine form of Andreas and Andrew.
- Meaning
- manly; man
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- AN-dree-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #235
- US babies a year
- about 1,653 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1980
How popular is Andrea?
Andrea was the #235 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,333 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #235 |
| England & Wales | #872 |
| Scotland | #544 |
| Ireland | #308 |
| France | #29 |
| Norway | #98 |
| Canada | #457 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Andrea?
Half of US adults named Andrea are older than 45; most are between 22 and 71. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Andrea
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Andrea have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Andrea
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Cassandra
- Melanie
- Kristina
- Nicole
- Kirsten
- Jana
- Katrina
- Monique
- Candice
- Kristen
- Kristin
- Krista
- Melody
- Bethany
- Kristine
- April
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Questions about Andrea
What does the name Andrea mean?
Andrea means “manly; man”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Andrea?
Andrea is pronounced AN-dree-uh.
How popular is the name Andrea?
Andrea was the #235 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,333 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
How old are people named Andrea?
Half of US adults named Andrea are older than 45. Most are between 22 and 71.