Andreq
A boy's name of Greek origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Andreq is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1987 to 1988, Andreq has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Andreq is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Andreq is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, a creative variant of Andre or Andrew meaning 'manly' or 'courageous.'
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Andreq is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1987 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Andreq’s rarity (12 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Andreq has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1987.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 | — |
The Story of Andreq
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1988, Andreq is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Andreq are most likely born between 1987 and 1988.
How rare is Andreq?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Andreq is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1987, peaked in the 1980s with 12 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1987–1988)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 7 | #5780 |
| 1987 | 5 | #7006 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1987–1988