Andre Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Andre is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Andre?
Andre is spelled A-N-D-R-E. The name has 5 letters.
Andre at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Andre is derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning “man” or “manly.”
- Origin
- Andre is commonly associated with the Greek name Andreas and has been adopted in various cultures as a form of Andrew.
- Pronunciation
- AN-dray · 2 syllables
Andre Popularity in 2025
Rank#368
Recorded Births868
- Boys usage fell 18 places to #368 and recorded 98 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Andre Mean?
Andre is derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning “man” or “manly.”
Origin: Andre is commonly associated with the Greek name Andreas and has been adopted in various cultures as a form of Andrew.
How Do You Pronounce Andre?
PronunciationAN-dray
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Andre?
- History
- The name Andre has been used in various European cultures and is associated with Christian saints bearing the name Andreas or Andrew.
Andre Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 868 | #368 |
| 2024 | Boys | 966 | #350 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,068 | #309 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,167 | #294 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,172 | #291 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,193 | #282 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,181 | #290 |
| 2018 | Girls | 8 | #11,427 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,292 | #274 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,373 | #264 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,400 | #257 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,327 | #279 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,282 | #280 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,322 | #268 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,461 | #251 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,495 | #240 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,543 | #228 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,647 | #221 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,707 | #220 |
| 2007 | Girls | 7 | #13,924 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,834 | #213 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,875 | #205 |
When Was Andre Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1970 · Boys
2,510 recorded births
National rank #134
1971 · Boys
2,415 recorded births
National rank #129
1992 · Boys
2,390 recorded births
National rank #140
1994 · Boys
2,381 recorded births
National rank #148
Where Andre Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #213 | 9 |
| NH | #230 | 5 |
| TX | #246 | 158 |
| AZ | #250 | 32 |
| MD | #268 | 20 |
| CA | #284 | 129 |
| NJ | #284 | 31 |
| NV | #323 | 9 |