Holding steady.
Popularity of Chandrea since 1968
Babies named Chandrea per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Chandrea's real moment was 1972.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chandrea is a rare modern feminime name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1968, with its peak usage occurring in 1972. It has never ranked in the top 1000 names, making it a distinctive choice. The name likely blends the Sanskrit moon goddess Chandra with the popular suffix -ea or Andrea, reflecting a trend of creative name construction in the 1970s. Its trajectory has been stable, with minimal fluctuation over the decades. While top states are not available due to low usage, the name's uniqueness continues to appeal to parents seeking an uncommon yet familiar-sounding name.
Chandrea appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1968. It likely blends elements of the Sanskrit-derived name Chandra, meaning 'moon', with the popular feminine suffix -ea or the name Andrea. The name saw its peak usage in 1972 and has remained in sporadic use since, reflecting a trend of creating distinctive feminine names by combining familiar sounds.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chan, Drea, Andi
Sibling names for Chandrea
Names that share Chandrea's style, for a brother or sister.
