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Andrei

Boy name · 29 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Andrei: 29 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2017.

A beloved Slavic form of Andrew, Andrei traces back to the Greek Andreas, meaning "manly" or "warrior." It carries a distinguished legacy through figures like Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, celebrated filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky, and long-serving diplomat Andrei Gromyko. While no major place bears this exact spelling, the name shares deep roots with Scotland’s patron saint, Saint Andrew—a connection that gives Andrei a quiet resonance for Scottish families. Common across Russia, Romania, and Bulgaria, Andrei also appears in various forms such as the French André, the Scandinavian Anders, and the Scottish Andrew itself. For parents drawn to a name

Boy 7 of 52 years

Peak year
20176 babies
Latest (2024)
#5355 babies
Total births
29since 2010
5-year trend
▲ 53%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2017 · 6
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).