Dre
Dre is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Manly or brave.
Origin and history
Dre is a modern American short form typically derived from names like Andre, Andreus, or DeAndre. Originating from the Greek root 'andreios', it carries the fundamental meaning of 'manly' or 'brave'. In the United States, it functions both as a nickname and occasionally as an independent given name.
Popularity in the United States
856 babies in the United States have been named Dre since 1880. It ranks #3821 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1767.
States where it is most popular
- TX (55.1 %)
- CA (32.6 %)
- LA (12.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 228 |
| 2000-2010 | 190 |
| 2010-2019 | 272 |
| 2020-2029 | 160 |
Fun facts
- Dre developed as an abbreviated form of French Andre and French-derived names such as DeAndre.
- The name gained global cultural prominence through the famous American music producer and rapper Dr. Dre (Andre Young).