Andre
Andre is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Manly, brave, or courageous.
Origin and history
Andre is traditionally a masculine name derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning manly or courageous. While predominantly given to males, it has seen occasional recorded usage for females in the United States. In the U.S., female usage peaked in the mid-20th century and is exceptionally rare today.
Popularity in the United States
2,205 babies in the United States have been named Andre since 1880. It ranks #3743 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.3 %)
- LA (23.1 %)
- NY (14.3 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- MI (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 23 |
| 1930-1940 | 39 |
| 1940-1950 | 138 |
| 1950-1960 | 242 |
| 1960-1970 | 467 |
| 1970-1980 | 561 |
| 1980-1990 | 444 |
| 1990-2000 | 199 |
| 2000-2010 | 66 |
| 2010-2019 | 13 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Andre derives from the ancient Greek word 'aner', which means man or warrior.
- Although predominantly masculine worldwide, over 2,000 females in the United States have been officially named Andre since 1880.