Andree Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ahn-DREE /ɑ̃ˈdʁi/
Origin: French; Greek
Meaning: French: manly; Greek: brave
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Andree is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means "manly" or "brave." The Greek term is rooted in the word aner, meaning "man." This name was adopted into Latin as Andreas and subsequently made its way into Old French as André. From Old French, it entered the English language, where it has been used in various forms, including Andrew and its feminine variant, Andree.
The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Norman names were introduced into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Andree has notable associations, particularly with Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, who is recognized as the patron saint of Scotland and Russia.
His feast day is celebrated on November 30, and he is often depicted in Christian iconography with a saltire cross. The name gained further prominence through the translation of the Bible into various languages, including the King James Version in the early 17th century, which helped to solidify the name's presence in Christian contexts.
Culturally, the name Andree carries connotations of strength and valor, reflecting its etymological roots. It has been embraced in various cultures, often associated with qualities of leadership and courage.
The feminine form, Andree, has been used in several European countries, particularly in French-speaking regions, where it has retained its connection to the original masculine form while also embodying a distinct identity. This duality of the name highlights its adaptability and enduring appeal across different cultures and eras.
Famous people named Andree
In this section, you will find notable people named Andree. 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 Andree who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Andree who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Andree Peel is a French artist best known for her abstract paintings and exhibitions in Paris.
Andree C. A. de Jongh is a Belgian painter known for her contributions to the art scene in Belgium and her unique style.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Andree was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Andree has ranked as high as #1094 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Louisiana.
In the past 5 years the name Andree has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Andree 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 Andree was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Andree (1989)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Andree.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1968 | 34 |
| 1967 | 36 |
| 1966 | 28 |
| 1965 | 34 |
| 1964 | 44 |
| 1963 | 42 |
| 1962 | 41 |
| 1961 | 40 |
| 1960 | 52 |
| 1959 | 51 |
| 1958 | 50 |
| 1957 | 34 |
| 1956 | 35 |
| 1955 | 40 |
| 1954 | 23 |
| 1953 | 35 |
| 1952 | 30 |
| 1951 | 22 |
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1949 | 29 |
| 1948 | 37 |
| 1947 | 38 |
| 1946 | 32 |
| 1945 | 27 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1943 | 30 |
| 1942 | 33 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1939 | 17 |
| 1938 | 25 |
| 1937 | 23 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1933 | 18 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1930 | 20 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1924 | 15 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1915 | 5 |