Andru
A boy's name of Greek origin with 1,209 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Andrew
Andru is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, a phonetic spelling of Andrew from Andreas meaning 'manly, warrior.' Saint Andrew was the first called of the apostles and patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece; Andru gives this foundational name a streamlined, modern American look.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Andru's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Andru softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Andru's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Andru was #1834 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8999, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 42 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 220 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 567 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 287 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 68 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 25 | — |
The Story of Andru
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2001, Andru is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Andru are most likely born between 1991 and 2011.
How rare is Andru?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Andru — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1970, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 567 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Andru by the numbers
- Would fill 25 school buses
- Meeting one Andru per day would take 3.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(48 years, 1970–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #8999 |
| 2023 | 6 | #10896 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9026 |
| 2021 | 8 | #8880 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6643 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7682 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5565 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5301 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5138 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6692 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5493 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4189 |
| 2012 | 34 | #3235 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3238 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2917 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2847 |
| 2008 | 55 | #2347 |
| 2007 | 48 | #2567 |
| 2006 | 55 | #2283 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2061 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–2024