Andrez
A boy's name of Greek origin with 1,145 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Andrez sits in the on the rise zone of American naming: first recorded in 1924, peaking in 2008, with 1,145 total births across its history.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Andrez ranks #6183 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Andrez is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, a Spanish and Portuguese variant of Andres (Andrew), from the Greek Andreas, derived from aner (man), meaning 'manly' or 'strong, brave.'
With over 1,100 recorded births, Andrez is the Z-ending variant of Andres — a spelling that appears in Hispanic communities alongside the standard Andres. Andrew has been one of the most universally used names in Christian history — Saint Andrew, the first apostle called by Jesus and the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece, gave the name its enduring presence across virtually every Christian culture. Andrez carries that heritage with a distinctive, modern visual finish.
EtymologyShow more
Though Andrez dates back to 1924 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Greek classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
Andrez’s 1,145 recorded births provide enough of a footprint to establish it as a real, chosen name in American culture — not a typo or a one-off, but a deliberate selection by hundreds of families.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Andrez was #3162 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6183, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 90 | #5286 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 264 | #4105 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 347 | #3072 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 223 | #3170 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 119 | #3888 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 57 | #4325 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 15 | #3178 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 12 | #3427 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 18 | #3792 | — |
The Story of Andrez
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Andrez is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Andrez are most likely born between 1998 and 2018.
How rare is Andrez?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Andrez — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1924, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 347 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Andrez by the numbers
- Would fill 24 school buses
- Meeting one Andrez per day would take 3.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(60 years, 1924–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #6183 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4350 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5453 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5580 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4864 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5560 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4231 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4333 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4482 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5522 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4144 |
| 2013 | 38 | #2958 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3376 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3367 |
| 2010 | 37 | #3077 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2486 |
| 2008 | 51 | #2469 |
| 2007 | 41 | #2868 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3789 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3172 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1924–2024