Deandre
Deandre is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Created name combining the prefix De- with Andre, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
Origin and history
Deandre is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'De-' with the traditional French or Greek name Andre. It emerged in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States and became a staple masculine name. It remains consistently used, ranking well within the top 1,000 male names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
29,495 babies in the United States have been named Deandre since 1880. It ranks #684 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #890.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10 %)
- IL (9.3 %)
- MI (7.7 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 251 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,499 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,820 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,359 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,823 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,318 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,420 |
Famous people named Deandre
- Deandre Ayton: Athlete, Basketball player
- DeAndre Hopkins: Athlete, Football player
- DeAndre Jordan: Athlete, Basketball player
Nicknames
Dre
Fun facts
- Deandre is a prime example of late 20th-century African American naming practices that blend rhythmic prefixes with traditional names.
- The name gained substantial momentum in the late 1980s and 1990s, becoming a classic contemporary choice in the U.S.