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Deandre

dee-AHN-dray · Manly, brave

2025 rank (boys)
#1,176
Babies named in 2025
175
Peak popularity
1995
2025 frequency
1 in 9,760 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 1995

Declining since 1995, #1,176 for boys today.

Popularity of Deandre since 1958

Babies named Deandre per year in U.S. Social Security records.

3827651.1k1960198020002020Most births 1994Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1950s5
1960s251
1970s1,499
1980s4,820
1990s10,359
2000s6,823
2010s4,318
2020s1,420

Meaning & origin

Deandre is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1958. It climbed steadily in popularity, reaching its peak rank in 1995, when it was most commonly chosen. Since then, its use has declined, reflecting a broader trend away from the De- prefix names of that era. The name has been especially popular in southern states, with South Carolina, Louisiana, and Alabama among the top states for the name. While it has not maintained its 1990s peak, Deandre remains a recognizable and resonant choice, carrying the strong meaning associated with its root name Andre.

Deandre is a modern American coinage, combining the prefix De- with the name Andre. Andre is the French and Portuguese form of Andrew, which derives from the Greek Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." The name emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly among African American communities in the South, reflecting a trend of creating distinctive names by adding prefixes to existing names.

Where Deandre 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.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k boystoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Dea, Dre, Andy, D

Variants: DeAndre, Deondre, De'Andre

Sibling names for Deandre

Names that share Deandre's style, for a brother or sister.

Names like Deandre

Names whose popularity has moved with Deandre's over the last 50 years.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Deandre mean?
Deandre means 'manly' or 'brave,' derived from the Greek root of Andre, but as a modern coinage it carries the combined meaning of its elements.
How popular is Deandre?
As of 2025, Deandre ranked 1,176th in the United States, with about 1 in 9,760 boys given the name that year. Its peak popularity was in 1995.
Is Deandre a boy's name?
Yes, Deandre is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.