MallowbyNames

Keondre

kee-ON-dray · Modern coinage, likely blending the prefix Ke- with the name Andre.

2025 rank (boys)
#4,857
Babies named in 2025
20
Peak popularity
2001
2025 frequency
1 in 85,404 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2001

Declining since 2001, #4,857 for boys today.

Popularity of Keondre since 1989

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

2959881990200020102020Most births 2001Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1980s7
1990s395
2000s699
2010s314
2020s148

Meaning & origin

Keondre is a modern invented name that entered U.S. birth records in 1989, reflecting a trend in African-American communities toward distinctive coinages beginning with Ke-. The name rose quickly in popularity, reaching its peak rank of 4,857 in 2001, when approximately 1 in 85,404 newborn boys received the name. Since then, its usage has steadily declined. Keondre's formation follows a pattern of blending a fashionable prefix with an established name like Andre. As a contemporary creation, it carries no historical or etymological baggage, offering parents a fresh, original choice.

Keondre is a modern invented name, formed by combining the trendy prefix Ke- (popular in African-American communities in the late 20th century) with the name Andre. It first appeared on U.S. naming records in 1989 and rose in use through the 1990s and early 2000s before declining. It is a distinctly contemporary name without deep historical roots.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Keo, Dre, KD

Variants: Keandre, Kiondre, Keondra

Sibling names for Keondre

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Keondre mean?
Keondre is a modern invented name with no traditional meaning. It was likely created by combining the prefix Ke- with the name Andre.
How popular is the name Keondre?
In 2025, Keondre ranked 4,857th in the U.S., with about 1 in 85,404 boys given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2001.
Is Keondre a boy's or girl's name?
Keondre is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.