Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Andre has Greek origins, meaning 'man' or 'warrior', and evolved from the name Andreas. It has been used in various forms across different languages. The name is associated with strength and leadership, and while it has biblical relevance, it is not directly mentioned in the scriptures. Andre has a rich history of usage and remains popular today.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːndreɪ/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Andre is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means 'man' or 'warrior'. It is related to the word 'aner', which also means 'man'.
Meaning
man, warrior
Language Evolution
Andreas (Greek), Andrei (Russian), Andres (Spanish), Andrea (Italian), Andre (French)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in various cultures due to its biblical association and has been used since the Middle Ages. It became particularly popular in France and other European countries, especially during the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Andreas, Andrei, Andres, Andrea, Dre
Modern Popularity & Image
Andre is perceived as a strong and sophisticated name, often associated with creativity and leadership. It remains popular in many cultures.
Famous People
Andre Agassi (tennis player), Andre 3000 (musician), Andre Braugher (actor), Andre the Giant (professional wrestler)
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 2,572 peak births in 1970
Geographic Spread
Popular across 50 US states, with strongest presence in District of Columbia
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1088th of 7545 | 660 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 596th of 6773 | 1,816 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 251st of 7552 | 16,390 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 142nd of 10718 | 33,241 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 137th of 16616 | 35,265 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 211th of 24088 | 27,647 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 284th of 23106 | 14,732 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6167th of 9107 | 27 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3670th of 9204 | 113 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2151st of 12526 | 501 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1717th of 19264 | 880 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3004th of 27321 | 563 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 12632nd of 35406 | 108 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 24101st of 30306 | 13 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
38.14% 526th/1379 |
72.10% 1706th/2366 |
79.77% 911th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
43.86% 678th/1546 |
18.57% 289th/1556 |
51.76% 1218th/2353 |
36.13% 559th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
10.51% 234th/2227 |
7.41% 180th/2430 |
9.88% 282nd/2853 |
10.85% 301st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
4.19% 123rd/2937 |
3.07% 107th/3483 |
3.78% 133rd/3518 |
4.92% 199th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
3.88% 143rd/3685 |
2.32% 104th/4475 |
2.73% 142nd/5194 |
2.94% 186th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
5.22% 239th/4582 |
3.16% 163rd/5164 |
2.90% 212th/7313 |
2.87% 214th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.79% 350th/3984 |
6.60% 296th/4487 |
4.31% 294th/6822 |
4.05% 254th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
94.25% 2099th/2227 |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
74.48% 2125th/2853 |
66.56% 1847th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
61.39% 1803rd/2937 |
58.89% 2051st/3483 |
49.35% 1736th/3518 |
47.73% 1930th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
75.62% 3384th/4475 |
54.31% 2821st/5194 |
51.43% 3249th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in District of Columbia across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1088th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 596th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 251st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 142nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 137th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 211th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 284th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6167th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3670th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2151st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1717th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3004th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12632nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 24101st out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.