Andreu
A boy's name of Catalan origin with 243 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name, equivalent to English Andrew
Andreu is a boy's baby name of Catalan origin, the Catalan form of Andrew meaning 'manly' or 'strong,' from the Greek Andreas. In Catalonia (northeastern Spain), Andreu is the traditional form of the apostle's name.
Andreu carries the proud Catalan identity that distinguishes it from Spanish Andrés or English Andrew. The apostle Andrew — patron saint of Scotland and Greece — has his name carried in distinctive forms across Europe, and Andreu is the Catalan contribution to this storied name family.
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Andreu first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1987. First appearing in the 1980s, Andreu emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Catalan classification suggests a path from catalan linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Andreu was #11455 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12426, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 75 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 70 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 67 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 20 | — |
The Story of Andreu
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Andreu is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Andreu are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Andreu?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Andreu — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1987, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 75 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Andreu by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(33 years, 1987–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #12426 |
| 2021 | 6 | #10877 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5826 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12272 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12373 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8878 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8069 |
| 2014 | 8 | #8836 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7565 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12380 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7618 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11076 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9915 |
| 2007 | 8 | #8966 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6932 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9182 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11455 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9634 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10765 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9308 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1987–2024