Total births
735
Girls' name · since 1944
Andera
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 735 babies named Andera, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 735
- total births
- 1944–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
735 girls have been named Andera since 1944, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Andera has 735 recorded births among girls since 1944, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 2009.
- 735 total births
- 1944–2009 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
735 girls have been named Andera since 1944, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2009.
- 735
- total births
- 1944–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Andera was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
33 babies were named Andera in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Andera's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Andera splits its recorded history at 1977: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1949 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Andera at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Andera popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2009
- Peak year (1981)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Andera popularity over time - boys
18 total births recorded since 1959 (Andera as boys' name)
Andera by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Andera's strongest decade.
226 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Andera births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1950s 36
1950s
36 births
- 1960s
1960s
176 births
- 1970s
1970s
226 births
- 1980s
1980s
206 births
- 1990s 69
1990s
69 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 226 births (31% of all-time use).
How Andera compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Andera's total volume
Andera vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Andera by state
Where Andera concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 39 | 5.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 0.8% |
California share of Andera's total US births 5.3%
Even split
39 of 735 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Andera? ▼
Since 1944, Social Security records show 735 babies named Andera. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 33 births.
When was Andera most popular? ▼
Andera was most popular in the 1970s decade with 226 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Andera most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Andera are California (39 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Andera been used? ▼
Records for Andera go back to 1944, giving 66 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Andera? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Andrea, Andria, Andi, Andra, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Andera's data
- Andera's decade-level peak was the 1970s (226 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Anderas (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Andera
Nearby Names Like Andera
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Andera
Andrea Girl
#185 445,419 births
Andria Girl
#7309 8,933 births
Andi Girl
#767 7,266 births
Andra Girl
#7640 5,572 births
Andie Girl
#847 5,532 births
Compare Andera side by side: Andera vs Andrea Andera vs Andria Andera vs Andi
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1944–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Andera: Baby Name Since 1944 - 735 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/andera. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Andera draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.