Boy
Andre
manly, brave
About Andre
A classic choice that never goes out of style, Andre represents timeless sophistication and international appeal. This name has graced artists, athletes, intellectuals, and leaders across generations, demonstrating remarkable versatility. The pronunciation flows naturally in multiple languages, from French elegance to Portuguese warmth to English simplicity. Andre carries an inherent maturity that transitions seamlessly from childhood through professional life. There's something reassuringly steady about this name—it doesn't chase trends or demand attention, yet it commands respect effortlessly. Boys named Andre often embody confidence without arrogance, strength without aggression. The name pairs beautifully with both traditional and modern middle names, and its various nickname possibilities (Andy, Dre) offer flexibility as personality develops. For parents wanting a name that's established yet never boring, worldly yet approachable, Andre delivers on every front.
Popularity of the Name Andre
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #816 | ||||
| 1896 | #901 | ||||
| 1907 | #871 | ||||
| 1924 | #960 | ||||
| 1925 | #901 | ||||
| 1926 | #875 | ||||
| 1927 | #754 | ||||
| 1928 | #767 | ||||
| 1929 | #695 | ||||
| 1930 | #738 | ||||
| 1931 | #656 | ||||
| 1932 | #756 | ||||
| 1933 | #668 | ||||
| 1934 | #692 | ||||
| 1935 | #678 | ||||
| 1936 | #675 | ||||
| 1937 | #541 | ||||
| 1938 | #551 | ||||
| 1939 | #605 | ||||
| 1940 | #546 | ||||
| 1941 | #499 | ||||
| 1942 | #522 | ||||
| 1943 | #550 | ||||
| 1944 | #519 | ||||
| 1945 | #478 | ||||
| 1946 | #501 | ||||
| 1947 | #451 | ||||
| 1948 | #418 | ||||
| 1949 | #427 | ||||
| 1950 | #392 | ||||
| 1951 | #350 | ||||
| 1952 | #341 | ||||
| 1953 | #280 | ||||
| 1954 | #263 | ||||
| 1955 | #273 | ||||
| 1956 | #248 | ||||
| 1957 | #234 | #193 | |||
| 1958 | #233 | ||||
| 1959 | #218 | #196 | |||
| 1960 | #203 | ||||
| 1961 | #197 | #165 | |||
| 1962 | #187 | #178 | |||
| 1963 | #173 | #217 | |||
| 1964 | #164 | #179 | |||
| 1965 | #165 | #220 | |||
| 1966 | #143 | #197 | |||
| 1967 | #137 | #181 | |||
| 1968 | #145 | #188 | #245 | ||
| 1969 | #149 | #123 | |||
| 1970 | #134 | #158 | #280 | ||
| 1971 | #129 | #151 | #174 | ||
| 1972 | #128 | #131 | #254 | ||
| 1973 | #132 | #153 | |||
| 1974 | #132 | #122 | #227 | ||
| 1975 | #123 | #125 | #204 | ||
| 1976 | #125 | #90 | #288 | ||
| 1977 | #134 | #112 | |||
| 1978 | #129 | #96 | #223 | ||
| 1979 | #141 | #116 | |||
| 1980 | #133 | #130 | |||
| 1981 | #133 | #149 | #262 | ||
| 1982 | #124 | #185 | #332 | ||
| 1983 | #126 | #130 | |||
| 1984 | #119 | #108 | |||
| 1985 | #124 | #112 | |||
| 1986 | #133 | #105 | #285 | ||
| 1987 | #136 | #133 | #274 | ||
| 1988 | #138 | #137 | #320 | ||
| 1989 | #134 | #136 | #253 | ||
| 1990 | #137 | #254 | |||
| 1991 | #140 | #199 | #143 | ||
| 1992 | #140 | #146 | #145 | ||
| 1993 | #146 | #185 | #302 | #139 | |
| 1994 | #148 | #140 | #149 | ||
| 1995 | #162 | #140 | #302 | #154 | |
| 1996 | #173 | #133 | #167 | ||
| 1997 | #183 | #247 | #117 | #384 | #161 |
| 1998 | #193 | #340 | #140 | #325 | #183 |
| 1999 | #190 | #285 | #148 | #384 | #232 |
| 2000 | #197 | #309 | #154 | #194 | |
| 2001 | #206 | #297 | #125 | #352 | #215 |
| 2002 | #209 | #274 | #118 | #292 | #223 |
| 2003 | #209 | #302 | #121 | #377 | #237 |
| 2004 | #199 | #306 | #125 | #516 | #220 |
| 2005 | #207 | #325 | #134 | #449 | #240 |
| 2006 | #205 | #423 | #143 | #423 | #238 |
| 2007 | #213 | #397 | #238 | #344 | #228 |
| 2008 | #220 | #456 | #190 | #307 | |
| 2009 | #221 | #473 | #318 | #477 | #280 |
| 2010 | #228 | #449 | #266 | #615 | #270 |
| 2011 | #240 | #493 | #376 | #543 | #246 |
| 2012 | #251 | #593 | #240 | #621 | #308 |
| 2013 | #268 | #535 | #250 | #282 | |
| 2014 | #280 | #567 | #260 | #303 | |
| 2015 | #279 | #522 | #181 | #706 | #266 |
| 2016 | #257 | #466 | #264 | #256 | |
| 2017 | #264 | #452 | #219 | #547 | #273 |
| 2018 | #274 | #546 | #307 | #268 | |
| 2019 | #290 | #609 | #348 | #537 | #317 |
| 2020 | #282 | #659 | #312 | ||
| 2021 | #291 | #636 | #353 | #346 | |
| 2022 | #294 | #599 | #323 | #413 | #322 |
| 2023 | #309 | #739 | #277 | #336 | |
| 2024 | #350 | #662 | #385 | #766 | #304 |
| 2025 | #368 | #752 | #414 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Andre
Names Similar to Andre
Nicknames for Andre
- Dre
- Andy
- Drew
Famous People Named Andre
| Andre Agassi | Former professional tennis player |
| André the Giant | French professional wrestler and actor |
| André Previn | Prolific composer and conductor |
| Andre Drummond | Professional basketball player |
| Andre Benjamin | Andre 3000 - American musician and actor |
| Andre Iguodala | NBA basketball player |
| André Gomes | Portuguese professional soccer player |
| Andre Johnson | Former NFL wide receiver |
| André Kertész | Hungarian-born photographer |
| Andre Braugher | American actor |
| André Rieu | Dutch violinist and conductor |
| Andre Holland | American actor |
| Andre Miller | Former NBA basketball player |
| André Villas-Boas | Portuguese soccer manager |
| André Courrèges | French fashion designer |
| Andre Ward | Former professional boxer |
| André Ayew | Ghanaian professional soccer player |
| André 3000 | American rapper, singer, and actor |
| Andre Ethier | Former MLB baseball player |
| Andre Norton | Prolific American science fiction and fantasy author |
Characters Named Andre
| Andre Johnson Sr. | Main character in the TV show "Black-ish" |
| Andre Lyon | Character in the TV series "Empire" |
| André Marek | Character in the novel and film "Timeline" |
| André Delambre | Character in the film "The Fly" |
| Andre Toulon | Character in the "Puppet Master" film series |
| André Grandier | Character in the novel "The Devils" by Aldous Huxley |
| Andre Linoge | Character in Stephen King's novel "Storm of the Century" |
| André "Dre" Parker | Protagonist in the film "The Karate Kid" |
| Andre "Dre" Mitchell | Character in the film "How High" |
| André the Poodle | Character in the animated film "The Secret Life of Pets" |
| Andre Kriegman | Character in the film "Zero Day" |
| André Zsigmond | Character in the film "High School Musical" |
| André Ferreira | Character in the TV series "Elite" |
| André Moreau | Character in the film "Scaramouche" |
| André Amar | Character in the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Andre the Giant | Fictionalized version of the wrestler in the film "The Princess Bride" |