Total births
518
Boys' name · since 1996
Andruw
Andruw has 518 recorded births since 1996 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2003 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9384
- among boys today
- 518
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Andruw is the #9384 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 518 recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Andruw has been recorded 518 times among boys since 1996, currently ranked #9384 nationally and more common than 34% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2024.
- #9384 among boys today
- 518 born since 1996
- 2000s peak decade
- 34% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Andruw is currently the #9384 boys' name in America, more common than 34% of boys - 518 born since 1996, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9384
- among boys today
- 518
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Andruw vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9384
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 34% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Andruw was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
45 babies were named Andruw in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Andruw compares
518 Top 43% higher than 57% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Andruw's all-time total is 41% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Andruw | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 518 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 23 | 22,252 |
Andruw's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Andruw's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2013, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Andruw at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#9,384
Active since
1996
Andruw popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2024
- Peak year (2003)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Andruw by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Andruw's strongest decade.
348 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Andruw births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 122
1990s
122 births
- 2000s
2000s
348 births
- 2010s 40
2010s
40 births
- 2020s 8
2020s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 348 births (67% of all-time use).
How Andruw compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Andruw's total volume
Andruw vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Andruw by state
Where Andruw concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 86 | 16.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 23 | 4.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 19 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Andruw's total US births 16.6%
Even split
86 of 518 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Andruw? ▼
Andruw has been given to 518 babies in the U.S. since 1996, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9384 as of the latest data. 45 babies were born in 2003, its single highest year.
When was Andruw most popular? ▼
Andruw was most popular in the 2000s decade with 348 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Andruw most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Andruw are California (86 births), Texas (23 births), Georgia (19 births).
How long has the name Andruw been used? ▼
Records for Andruw go back to 1996, giving 29 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Andruw? ▼
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 Andruw's data
- Andruw's decade-level peak was the 2000s (348 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Andruws (86 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 Andruw
Nearby Names Like Andruw
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Andruw
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 Andruw side by side: Andruw vs Andrew Andruw vs Andre Andruw vs Andres
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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, 1996–2024 (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. "Andruw: #9384 Boys' Name - 518 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/andruw. 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 Andruw 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.