UK boy's name
Andrzej
A masculine Polish name derived from the Greek word "andréios" meaning manly or brave.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Andrzej is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Andrzej popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2728, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 12 births.
This profile covers 110 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 58% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 112 living people in the UK are called Andrzej. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Andrzej ranked #2728 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 12 boys were registered as Andrzej.
- • Andrzej ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #720 in 2021.
- • About 112 living people in the UK are estimated to have Andrzej as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2728
2019
Births in 2019
7
Latest year
Peak year
2018
12 births
Estimated living
112
2026
Meaning
What does Andrzej mean?
Andrzej is a masculine given name of Polish origin, derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means "manly" or "brave". The name has its roots in ancient Greek culture, but gained widespread popularity in Poland during the Middle Ages.
The Polish form, Andrzej, is a Slavic adaptation of the Greek name Andreas, which was brought to the region through the influence of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Byzantine culture. The name was likely introduced to Poland in the 10th or 11th century, following the country's conversion to Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Andrzej in Poland dates back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in the Chronica Polonorum (Chronicle of the Poles) written by Gallus Anonymus. This historical chronicle documents the reign of Bolesław I the Brave, who ruled Poland from 992 to 1025.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Andrzej. One of the most famous was Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski (1503-1572), a Polish Renaissance scholar, writer, and political thinker who advocated for religious tolerance and democratic reforms in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko (1746-1817), a Polish-Lithuanian military engineer and revolutionary who played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and led an uprising against Russian forces in Poland.
In the realm of literature, Andrzej Sapkowski (born 1948) is a renowned Polish writer best known for his fantasy book series "The Witcher," which has been adapted into successful video games and a popular Netflix series.
Andrzej Wajda (1926-2016) was a highly acclaimed Polish film director and screenwriter, known for his contributions to the Polish Film School and his works exploring Polish history, such as the "Man of Marble" and "Man of Iron" trilogy.
Andrzej Duda (born 1972) is the current President of Poland, elected in 2015, and has played a prominent role in shaping Poland's domestic and foreign policies in recent years.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Andrzej, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to Polish culture and its enduring popularity over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Andrzej over time
The chart below shows babies named Andrzej registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Andrzej, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2019, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Andrzej by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Andrzej was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #2691 | 77 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2853 | 25 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2469 | 8 | 2 |
Geography
Where Andrzej is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Andrzej. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Andrzej ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #720 in 2021.
Across the UK
Andrzej in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#720 in 2021
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Andrzej
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Andrzej Suchcitz
archivist
Polish archivist
1959-
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Andrzej Klimowski
graphic designer; illustrator; draftsperson; graphic artist
printmaker (born 1949)
1949-
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Andrzej Jackowski
painter
British-Polish painter, printmaker and teacher (born 1947)
1947-
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Andrzej Ciechanowiecki
art dealer; economist; art historian
Polish art historian (1924-2015)
1924-2015
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Andrzej Grodyński
aircraft pilot
Polish aircraft pilot
1922-2003
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Andrzej Panufnik
conductor; composer; pianist; film score composer
Polish composer and conductor (1914–1991)
1914-1991
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Andrzej Kowerski
military officer; SOE agent
Second Lieutenant of the Polish Army, agent of the British secret service Special Operations Executive (SOE), Major of the British Army
1912-1988
Related
Names similar to Andrzej
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Andrzej: questions and answers
How popular is the name Andrzej in the UK right now?
In 2019, Andrzej was ranked #2728 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Andrzej most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 12 babies registered as Andrzej in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Andrzej?
A masculine Polish name derived from the Greek word "andréios" meaning manly or brave.
How many people are called Andrzej in the UK?
A total of 110 babies have been registered as Andrzej across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Andrzej most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Andrzej ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #720 in 2021. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.