Andrew Hay

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Andrew Hay — manly
806K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Andrew Hay is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Andrew is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), derived from aner (man). Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece. The surname Hay: Andrew Leith Hay (1785–1862), Scottish soldier, politician and author Ann Hawkes Hay (1745–1785), American soldier Barry Hay (born 1948), Dutch musician Bill Hay (1935–2024), Canadian ice hockey player Brogan Hay (born 1999), Scottish footballer Cody Hay (born 1983), Canadian figure skater Colin Hay (born 1953), Scottish-Australian musician Daisy Hay (fl. 2006–2022), British professor of English Literature Danny Hay (born 1975), New Zealand soccer player Dennis Hay (born 1940), Scottish field hockey player and coach Denys Hay (1915–1994), British historian Douglas Hay (1876–1967), New Zealand . Andrew is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 806K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Andrew reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Andrew

Meaning: manly

Greek

From the Greek Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), derived from aner (man). Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece.

Surname: Hay

Scottish

Andrew Leith Hay (1785–1862), Scottish soldier, politician and author Ann Hawkes Hay (1745–1785), American soldier Barry Hay (born 1948), Dutch musician Bill Hay (1935–2024), Canadian ice hockey player Brogan Hay (born 1999), Scottish footballer Cody Hay (born 1983), Canadian figure skater Colin Hay (born 1953), Scottish-Australian musician Daisy Hay (fl. 2006–2022), British professor of English Literature Danny Hay (born 1975), New Zealand soccer player Dennis Hay (born 1940), Scottish field hockey player and coach Denys Hay (1915–1994), British historian Douglas Hay (1876–1967), New Zealand .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Andrew is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Andrew by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Andrew has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Andy
  • Drew
  • André
  • Andreas
  • Andrea
  • Andrei

Notable People Named Andrew Hay

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Andrew Hay:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Andrew?
The first name Andrew originates from Greek. From the Greek Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), derived from aner (man). Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece.
When was Andrew most popular?
The name Andrew reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hay?
The surname Hay originates from Scottish. Andrew Leith Hay (1785–1862), Scottish soldier, politician and author Ann Hawkes Hay (1745–1785), American soldier Barry Hay (born 1948), Dutch musician Bill Hay (1935–2024), Canadian ice hockey player Brogan Hay (born 1999), Scottish footballer Cody Hay (born 1983), Canadian figure skater Colin Hay (born 1953), Scottish-Australian musician Daisy Hay (fl. 2006–2022), British professor of English Literature Danny Hay (born 1975), New Zealand soccer player Dennis Hay (born 1940), Scottish field hockey player and coach Denys Hay (1915–1994), British historian Douglas Hay (1876–1967), New Zealand .
What are the origins of the name Andrew Hay?
The name Andrew Hay combines two different traditions: the first name Andrew has Greek roots, while the surname Hay originates from Scottish.
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