Holding steady.
Popularity of Keyandre since 1992
Babies named Keyandre per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Keyandre is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992, reflecting the period's creative naming trends. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has shown a stable trajectory through 2025, maintaining consistent but low usage. Its structure, combining the fashionable Ke- prefix with Andre, places it within a broader tradition of distinctively African American coinages. Without historical roots, Keyandre stands as an original, contemporary choice shaped by phonetic appeal and cultural preference rather than inherited meaning.
Keyandre is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the early 1990s. It follows a pattern of names prefixed with Ke- (such as Keon or Kevon) and the suffix -andre, reminiscent of the established name Andre. The name's rise and stable use since the 2000s reflect broader trends in African American naming practices favoring distinctive, phonetic creations. No traditional etymology or meaning in an older language has been documented.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Key, Andy, Dre
Sibling names for Keyandre
Names that share Keyandre's style, for a brother or sister.
