Declining since 1997, #2,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Dandre since 1957
Babies named Dandre per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 292 |
| 1980s | 960 |
| 1990s | 2,767 |
| 2000s | 2,254 |
| 2010s | 1,027 |
| 2020s | 376 |
Meaning & origin
Dandre first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1957 and saw its highest usage in the mid-1990s, peaking in 1996. Since 1997, its popularity has steadily declined. As of 2025, it ranks 2,539 with approximately 1 in 32,848 newborn boys receiving the name. The name is most common in Florida, Texas, and California. Dandre is a modern invented name, likely a blend of 'De-' and 'Andre', reflecting a pattern of creative naming in the late 20th century. Its trajectory suggests it has fallen out of fashion since the late 1990s.
Dandre is a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending the prefix 'De-' (fashionable in the late 20th century) with the name 'Andre', a French form of Andrew. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1957 and gained modest popularity during the 1990s. Its spelling and pronunciation suggest a creative variation rather than a traditional name with deep historical roots.
Where Dandre is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dre
Variants: Deandre, D'Andre
Sibling names for Dandre
Names that share Dandre's style, for a brother or sister.
