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Andrés


Gender: Masculine
Language
: Spanish
Etymology:
Andrés is from a Greek name meaning “Manly,” from “andreios” (man).

History:
The name Andres grew in popularity in Spain throughout the Middle Ages, and was quite common by the 16th century.
In the United States, throughout the 20th century, it has also risen in popularity.
Please see Andrew for more information.


Pronunciation: ahn-drays.


Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Andrés Segovia
(1894-1987)
Spanish musician.

Educators, Scholars, and Social Workers:
Andrés Bello (1781-1965)
Venezuelan writer and intellectual.


Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.034 % named Andres

Popularity of Andres
:
Popularity (for newborns)
:
In the United States...
1900-1910: 421st most popular.
1910-1920: 457th most popular.
1920-1930: 436th most popular.
1930-1940: 350th most popular.
1940-1950: 379th most popular.
1950-1960: 401st most popular.
1960-1970: 417th most popular.
1970-1980
: 322nd most popular.
1980-1990: 231st most popular.
1990: 178th most popular.
1991: 177th most popular.
1992: 164th most popular.
1993: 148th most popular.
1994: 158th most popular.
1995: 166th most popular.
1996: 153rd most popular.
1997: 151st most popular.
1998: 155th most popular.
1999: 153rd most popular.
2000: 161st most popular.
2001: 151st most popular.
2002: 155th most popular.
2003: 163rd most popular.



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