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Andromeda
GirlGreek· “ruler of men”
- Meaning
- ruler of men
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- an-DRAH-muh-duh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #2,327
- US babies 2025
- 78
- Best rank
- #2,049 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Andromeda
Andromeda is a Greek name that is usually said to mean “ruler of men”.
Andromeda is a Greek name often explained as "ruler of men," from aner, "man," and medomai, "to think of, to rule." In Greek myth, Andromeda is the Ethiopian princess chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster and rescued by Perseus, who later married her. The constellation Andromeda and the Andromeda Galaxy, the nearest large galaxy to our own, bear her name. It is said an-DROM-uh-duh. Andie and Meda are possible nicknames. It appeals especially to parents who love mythology and astronomy, and it stands out among the many shorter star names.
Popularity over time
Andromeda first appears in US Social Security records in 1962. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,049 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 94 babies. In 2025, 78 babies were named Andromeda, and it ranked #2,327 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #10,470 in 1980, #5,507 in 2000, #6,402 in 2010, and #2,327 in 2025. Of the 1,475 US girls named Andromeda since records began, 34% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 486 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Emmylou, Hiba, Tova, Bliss, and Primrose.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Andromeda ranked highest in Michigan, Ohio, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #1227 | 5 |
| Ohio | #1284 | 6 |
| California | #1962 | 10 |
| Texas | #2950 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Andromeda is usually pronounced an-DRAH-muh-duh, with four syllables. It has nine letters, starts with A and ends in “-da”.
Middle names for Andromeda
A few middle names that flow with Andromeda: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Andromeda mean?
Andromeda is a Greek name that is usually said to mean “ruler of men”.
What is the origin of the name Andromeda?
Andromeda has Greek roots. Andromeda is a Greek name often explained as "ruler of men," from aner, "man," and medomai, "to think of, to rule." In Greek myth, Andromeda is the Ethiopian princess chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster and rescued by Perseus, who later married her.
Is Andromeda a popular name?
Not especially. Andromeda ranked #2,327 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Andromeda a boy or girl name?
Andromeda is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Andromeda?
Andromeda is usually pronounced an-DRAH-muh-duh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings