Andre

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Andre is the French, Portuguese, and Eastern European form of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' It carries a sophisticated international flair while remaining accessible and timeless.

Current Popularity

#368 for boys

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #393, likely #316 to #470

↗Declining

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 820. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 1,495
  • 2012: 1,461
  • 2013: 1,322
  • 2014: 1,282
  • 2015: 1,327
  • 2016: 1,400
  • 2017: 1,373
  • 2018: 1,292
  • 2019: 1,181
  • 2020: 1,193
  • 2021: 1,172
  • 2022: 1,167
  • 2023: 1,068
  • 2024: 966
  • 2025: 868
  • 2026 (projected): 820

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Andy, Dre, Drey
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
  • •Works well in multicultural settings with universal recognition
  • •Has a mature, professional quality that ages well
  • •The accent (André) is optional in English-speaking countries
  • •Multiple spelling variations exist

Famous People

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Andre Agassi

Tennis champion and philanthropist

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Andre 3000

Rapper and musician from OutKast

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Andre the Giant

Professional wrestler and actor

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Andre Braugher

Emmy-winning actor

Statistics

130,656

Total births since 1880

1970

Peak year

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