Andre
How to say it: AHN-dray · /ˈɑndreɪ/
French form of Andrew, from Greek 'Andreas' meaning 'manly' or 'brave', derived from 'aner' (man).
Andre was the 376th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 868 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 34% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #452 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #376 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 868 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,819 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −34% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #452 |
| In France, 2025 | #411 among boys’ names, 110 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Previously at its height in the 1970s, Andre has drifted downward since. Now well below that high, it seems likely to ease lower still.
What goes with it
Smooth and clear with soft sounds and crisp edges, Andre feels strong and at home across borders. Dre is a natural short form, while Pierre shares its style.
Middle names that flow with Andre →
Nicknames
- Andy
- Dre
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Andre is about 1 in 160.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish.
In France: #411 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Andre
- Andre Agassi (born 1970)American tennis player
- Andre Geim (born 1958)Russian-born Dutch-British physicist
- Andre Iguodala (born 1984)American basketball player
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