Andris
A boy's name of Latvian origin with 217 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a diminutive of the male given name András
Andris is a boy's baby name of Latvian origin, the Latvian form of Andrew, derived from the Greek Andreas meaning "man" or "manly." Andrew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and the name has been popular across European cultures since early Christianity.
Andris is the traditional Latvian masculine name for Andrew, widely used in Latvia and among the Latvian diaspora. It carries Andrew's apostolic heritage in its authentic Baltic form — a name that honors both Christian tradition and Latvian cultural identity.
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Andris is cataloged under the Latvian naming tradition. Names from the Latvian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Andris has been recorded as a boy's name since 1950, with 217 total births. Browse the Latvian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Andris has 29+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1950.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 | #10976 | — |
| 2000s | 12 | #10141 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 33 | #8420 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 11 | #6349 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 10 | #5418 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 44 | #3294 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 95 | #2629 | — |
The Story of Andris
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1953, Andris is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Andris are most likely born between 1950 and 1963.
How rare is Andris?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Andris is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1950, peaked in the 1950s with 95 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Andris by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1950–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | #9734 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12217 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9835 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10447 |
| 1998 | 5 | #9697 |
| 1996 | 5 | #9080 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6444 |
| 1994 | 5 | #8847 |
| 1991 | 5 | #8284 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8166 |
| 1987 | 6 | #6125 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6572 |
| 1978 | 5 | #5820 |
| 1972 | 5 | #5015 |
| 1968 | 7 | #3375 |
| 1967 | 6 | #3576 |
| 1966 | 7 | #3258 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2623 |
| 1964 | 9 | #2864 |
| 1962 | 5 | #4065 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1950–2018