Anre Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AHN-ray //ˈɑːn.reɪ//
Origin: Hebrew; African
Meaning: Hebrew: 'manly'; African: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Anre is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name "Andrei," which itself is derived from the Greek name "Andreas," meaning "manly" or "brave." The Greek term is derived from the word "aner," which translates to "man." This name was adopted into Latin as "Andreas" and subsequently made its way into various European languages, including Old French as "André," before evolving into its modern forms in English and other languages. The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Norman names into the English lexicon, including variations of Andrei.
Historically, the name Anre is associated with several significant figures, particularly Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, who is often regarded as the patron saint of Scotland and Russia. His feast day is celebrated on November 30, and he is recognized in Christian traditions dating back to the early centuries of the Common Era.
The name has been borne by numerous saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring presence in various cultures. Culturally, the name Anre, like its variants, has been associated with qualities such as strength and valor, reflecting its etymological roots.
The name's connection to Saint Andrew has also imbued it with a sense of religious significance, particularly in Christian communities. This association has helped maintain the name's relevance across different cultures and eras.
While diminutive forms like "Andy" have emerged, the core name Anre retains its historical and cultural weight, symbolizing bravery and manliness.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anre was first seen in the United States in 1982.
Anre has ranked as high as #1144 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Anre has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Anre 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 Anre was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Anre
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.
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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 Anre.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |