Andre Boy

Popularity: #347 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AHN-dray /ˈɑːndreɪ/

Origin: Greek; French; Latin

Meaning: Greek: manly; French: brave; Latin: manly

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Andre has its roots in the Greek name Andreas, which is derived from the word "aner," meaning "man" or "warrior." This etymological lineage reflects a sense of strength and masculinity. The name Andreas was adopted into Latin as Andreas, which then influenced various European languages.

In Old French, the name became "André," which was later introduced into English, maintaining its original pronunciation and form. Historically, the name Andre has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, who is traditionally regarded as the patron saint of Scotland and Russia.

His significance in Christianity is underscored by the presence of his feast day on November 30, which has been celebrated since at least the 4th century. The name's association with Saint Andrew helped to solidify its use in Christian contexts, particularly in regions influenced by the spread of Christianity during the early Middle Ages.

The cultural resonance of the name Andre is further enhanced by its symbolic associations with bravery and leadership, qualities that have been celebrated in various literary and historical contexts. The name has also appeared in various forms across different cultures, with diminutives like "Andy" emerging in English-speaking countries.

The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its strong historical roots and the positive connotations associated with its meanings, making it a name that has transcended time and geography.

Famous people named Andre

In this section, you will find notable people named Andre. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Andre who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Andre who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Andre Agassi is a former professional tennis player best known for winning eight Grand Slam titles, his rivalry with Pete Sampras, and his autobiography Open.

Andre Braugher is an actor best known for his roles in Homicide: Life on the Street, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Glory.

Andre the Giant is a professional wrestler and actor best known for his role in The Princess Bride and his time in WWE.

Andre Gide is a French author best known for his novels The Immoralist, The Counterfeiters, and his work as a literary critic.

Fictional characters named Andre

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Andre is a fictional character from the animated film The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea. He is a loyal friend and ally to Ariel's daughter, Melody, helping her navigate her adventures in the ocean.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Andre, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Andre. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AndrewAntonioAlfredAldenAndersonAveryArmandAldo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Andre was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Andre has ranked as high as #270 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Texas, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Andre has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Andre is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Andre was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Andre.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 868 868 0
2024 966 966 0
2023 1,068 1,068 0
2022 1,167 1,167 0
2021 1,172 1,172 0
2020 1,193 1,193 0
2019 1,181 1,181 0
2018 1,300 1,292 8
2017 1,373 1,373 0
2016 1,405 1,400 5
2015 1,327 1,327 0
2014 1,282 1,282 0
2013 1,322 1,322 0
2012 1,461 1,461 0
2011 1,495 1,495 0
2010 1,543 1,543 0
2009 1,647 1,647 0
2008 1,707 1,707 0
2007 1,841 1,834 7
2006 1,880 1,875 5
2005 1,838 1,828 10
2004 1,925 1,917 8
2003 1,760 1,754 6
2002 1,709 1,698 11
2001 1,749 1,742 7
2000 1,808 1,796 12
1999 1,793 1,783 10
1998 1,786 1,767 19
1997 1,814 1,801 13
1996 1,980 1,964 16
1995 2,159 2,144 15
1994 2,402 2,381 21
1993 2,311 2,281 30
1992 2,416 2,390 26
1991 2,314 2,283 31
1990 2,313 2,295 18
1989 2,307 2,274 33
1988 2,197 2,154 43
1987 2,130 2,092 38
1986 2,105 2,053 52
1985 2,340 2,294 46
1984 2,365 2,316 49
1983 2,134 2,089 45
1982 2,243 2,198 45
1981 2,109 2,054 55
1980 2,121 2,083 38
1979 1,936 1,881 55
1978 2,082 2,033 49
1977 2,036 1,971 65
1976 2,148 2,115 33
1975 2,172 2,104 68
1974 2,044 1,997 47
1973 2,033 1,961 72
1972 2,207 2,152 55
1971 2,469 2,415 54
1970 2,573 2,510 63
1969 2,129 2,065 64
1968 2,022 1,967 55
1967 2,195 2,151 44
1966 2,094 2,029 65
1965 1,858 1,805 53
1964 1,940 1,896 44
1963 1,733 1,700 33
1962 1,641 1,603 38
1961 1,540 1,500 40
1960 1,432 1,401 31
1959 1,311 1,279 32
1958 1,147 1,116 31
1957 1,087 1,058 29
1956 866 841 25
1955 718 686 32
1954 729 709 20
1953 647 622 25
1952 438 416 22
1951 392 378 14
1950 306 294 12
1949 268 250 18
1948 273 257 16
1947 243 219 24
1946 181 166 15
1945 166 157 9
1944 151 137 14
1943 144 130 14
1942 145 137 8
1941 149 136 13
1940 123 116 7
1939 97 92 5
1938 116 110 6
1937 123 115 8
1936 87 77 10
1935 78 78 0
1934 83 78 5
1933 77 77 0
1932 74 69 5
1931 83 83 0
1930 74 74 0
1929 79 79 0
1928 80 71 9
1927 75 75 0
1926 58 58 0
1925 62 56 6
1924 53 53 0
1923 48 48 0
1922 43 43 0
1921 47 47 0
1920 46 38 8
1919 44 36 8
1918 26 26 0
1917 27 27 0
1916 30 25 5
1915 35 35 0
1914 26 26 0
1913 18 18 0
1912 12 12 0
1911 10 10 0
1910 8 8 0
1909 9 9 0
1907 10 10 0
1898 6 6 0
1896 7 7 0
1892 5 5 0
1890 5 5 0
1880 6 6 0

Top States for Andre (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 169
18%
TX 151
16%
FL 53
6%
NY 46
5%
IL 40
4%
AZ 35
4%
GA 32
3%
PA 31
3%
OH 26
3%
NJ 23
2%
MD 23
2%
WA 23
2%
MI 22
2%
LA 20
2%
VA 20
2%
IN 16
2%
MO 16
2%
CO 15
2%
NC 15
2%
AL 14
2%
MA 13
1%
MN 13
1%
SC 12
1%
TN 11
1%
KS 10
1%
NM 10
1%
IA 9
1%
OR 9
1%
CT 8
1%
NV 8
1%
KY 7
1%
OK 7
1%
AR 6
1%
UT 5
1%
WI 5
1%