Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Deandrea since 1959
Babies named Deandrea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8 | 0 |
| 1960s | 167 | 0 |
| 1970s | 320 | 105 |
| 1980s | 601 | 227 |
| 1990s | 743 | 264 |
| 2000s | 292 | 103 |
| 2010s | 84 | 20 |
| 2020s | 18 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Deandrea emerged as a modern American name in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1959. It gained popularity in the 1990s, peaking in 1992, and after a decline, it has been rising again since 2022. The name is a blend of the prefix De- and Andrea, reflecting a creative naming tradition in African American communities. While not currently in the national top 1000, its trajectory shows renewed interest, particularly in recent years.
Deandrea is a modern American coinage formed by prefixing De- to the name Andrea, itself the feminine form of Andrew (from Greek Andreas, 'manly'). This naming pattern, popular in African American communities, gained traction in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of creating distinctive names with conventional elements. The name peaked in usage in 1992 and has since seen a resurgence starting in 2022.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Andi, Drea
Sibling names for Deandrea
Names that share Deandrea's style, for a brother or sister.
