Andrew is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'manly' or 'strong'. It has been used in various forms throughout history, including the Latin form Andreas and the Scottish form Andrew. The name was particularly popular among early Christian martyrs, which contributed to its widespread use in medieval Europe. In English-speaking countries today, Andrew is still a common given name for boys, and it shares many variations such as Andy, Drew, and Andi.
The given statistics show the annual number of babies named Andi born in the United States from 1974 to 2023. The data reveals a trend where the popularity of the name Andi peaked around the late 1990s and early 2000s, with a significant increase in births between 1996 and 2005.
During this period, the number of babies named Andi born each year more than doubled, from 15 births in 1996 to 55 births in 2005. This peak in popularity can be attributed to various factors such as changing trends in naming babies, influences from popular culture, or simply an increase in the number of parents choosing this name for their children.
After reaching its peak in 2005, the popularity of the name Andi began to decline steadily. Between 2006 and 2014, the annual number of births with the name Andi decreased by about half, from 48 births in 2006 to 20 births in 2014.
However, since then, the popularity of the name has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 19 and 37 births per year from 2014 to 2022. In 2023, there were 15 births with the name Andi, which is similar to the number of births recorded in previous years.
In total, over the span of almost five decades, there have been 856 babies named Andi born in the United States. This data provides insights into the changing trends and popularity of the name Andi over time.