Dupree
Dupree is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
From the meadow.
Origin and history
Dupree originated as a French habitational surname derived from 'du pré', meaning 'from the meadow'. In the United States, it transitioned into a rare given name, primarily chosen for its distinctive surname-as-a-first-name style. It remains relatively uncommon with fewer than 1,000 recorded occurrences in official U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
877 babies in the United States have been named Dupree since 1880. It ranks #3801 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- CA (63.7 %)
- NY (31.4 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 33 |
| 1920-1930 | 51 |
| 1930-1940 | 34 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 104 |
| 1980-1990 | 161 |
| 1990-2000 | 166 |
| 2000-2010 | 119 |
| 2010-2019 | 93 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Fun facts
- The name originally indicated someone who lived near a meadow or pasture in medieval France.
- Dupree follows the longstanding American tradition of adopting French surnames as first names.