Declining since 2001, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Keandre since 1980
Babies named Keandre per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 92 |
| 1990s | 821 |
| 2000s | 1,206 |
| 2010s | 701 |
| 2020s | 258 |
Meaning & origin
Keandre first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980, well after the mid-20th-century rise of coined names beginning with Ke. It reached its highest rank of 3,240 in 2002, the same year it peaked in usage, before entering a steady decline. By 2025, the name's frequency had dropped to roughly 1 in every 47,447 boys. This trajectory reflects broader naming trends: many invented Ke names surged in the 1990s and early 2000s, then fell out of fashion as parents turned to newer coinages. Geographically, Keandre has seen concentrated use in Ohio, the only state listed among its top states of adoption. Despite its decline, Keandre remains a recognizable example of a modern, African American cultural naming style that blends creativity with familiar sounds.
Keandre is a modern invented name, formed by adding the fashionable prefix Ke- to the well-established name Andre. This pattern of creating new names by prefixing Ke- to existing names became popular in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities. The name Andre itself is a French and Portuguese form of Andrew, ultimately from the Greek Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'warrior.'
Where Keandre is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ke, Andy, Dre
Variants: KeAndre, Keandré
Sibling names for Keandre
Names that share Keandre's style, for a brother or sister.
