Andrea

Andrea is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,624 girls in the United States.

Andrea at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · English & American · German · French · Italian · Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈændɹi.ə/

About the name Andrea

Andrea belongs to the Spanish and English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Andrea first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #23 in 1978, and in 2024 1,624 babies received the name — 444,089 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Andrea in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#23 in 1978
Peak year
1981
Babies named Andrea in 2024
1,624
Total since 1880
444,089

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Andrea mean?

The meaning of Andrea is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Andrea a boy or girl name?

Andrea is a girl name. In 2024, 1,624 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Andrea?

Andrea comes from the Spanish, English & American, German, French, Italian and Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Andrea?

Andrea first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #23 in 1978, and 1,624 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Andrea?

Andrea is pronounced /ˈændɹi.ə/ (IPA).

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