Total births
138
Boys' name · since 1916
Andrus
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 138 babies named Andrus, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 138
- total births
- 1916–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 14%
- born in that decade
Andrus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 138 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Andrus recorded 138 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- 138 total births
- 1916–2025 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 14% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
138 boys have been named Andrus since 1916, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2025.
- 138
- total births
- 1916–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 14%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Andrus was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
10 babies were named Andrus in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
Andrus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Andrus's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Andrus at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2011
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Andrus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Andrus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Andrus's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Andrus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
18 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s
1940s
13 births
- 1950s
1950s
18 births
- 1960s
1960s
8 births
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
14 births
- 1990s
1990s
8 births
- 2000s
2000s
13 births
- 2010s
2010s
19 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 19 births (14% of all-time use).
Andrus by state
Where Andrus concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 22 | 15.9% |
Louisiana share of Andrus's total US births 15.9%
22 of 138 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Andrus? ▼
Andrus has been given to 138 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2025. 10 babies were born in 2011, its single highest year.
When was Andrus most popular? ▼
Andrus was most popular in the 2010s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Andrus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Andrus are Louisiana (22 births).
How long has the name Andrus been used? ▼
Records for Andrus go back to 1916, giving 110 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Andrus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Andrew, Andre, Andres, Andy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Andrus's data
- Andrus's decade-level peak was the 2010s (19 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Andruss (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Andrus
Nearby Names Like Andrus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Andrus
Andrew Boy
#68 1,329,454 births
Andre Boy
#350 130,656 births
Andres Boy
#197 96,284 births
Andy Boy
#491 94,185 births
Anderson Boy
#356 33,991 births
Compare Andrus side by side: Andrus vs Andrew Andrus vs Andre Andrus vs Andres
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1916–2025 (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. "Andrus: Baby Name Since 1916 - 138 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/andrus. 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 Andrus 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 July 2026.