Dandre
Boy name · #2553 in 2025 · Uniqueness 87/100
Dandre is currently the #2553 boy name in the United States — 52 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1790, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 34,615 boys born in 2025 was named Dandre.
Babies named Dandre per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 68-year story
Dandre first appears in the Social Security records in 1957, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2000, when 364 boys were named Dandre — good for #565 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Dandre against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Dandre in class?
Dandre scores 87 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Dandre will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Dandre is most common
Geography matters for names, and Dandre is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Dandres were FL (8), TX (8), CA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Dandre
Statistically, parents drawn to Dandre tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Deondre, Deandre, Keandre, Alexandre, and Deonte.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Dandre | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #2539 |
| 2024 | 53 | #2527 |
| 2023 | 58 | #2362 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2468 |
| 2021 | 67 | #2134 |
| 2020 | 90 | #1716 |
| 2019 | 81 | #1849 |
| 2018 | 78 | #1901 |
| 2017 | 102 | #1582 |
| 2016 | 92 | #1694 |
| 2015 | 84 | #1790 |
| 2014 | 98 | #1597 |
| 2013 | 120 | #1399 |
| 2012 | 109 | #1478 |
| 2011 | 136 | #1264 |
| 2010 | 127 | #1341 |
| 2009 | 154 | #1173 |
| 2008 | 163 | #1119 |
| 2007 | 192 | #1005 |
| 2006 | 185 | #997 |
| 2005 | 186 | #937 |
| 2004 | 222 | #811 |
| 2003 | 224 | #783 |
| 2002 | 247 | #718 |
| 2001 | 317 | #611 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dandre a popular boy name?
Dandre ranked #2553 among boys in 2025 with 52 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1790.
When was the name Dandre most popular?
Dandre peaked in 2000, when 364 American boys received the name (ranked #565 that year). Since 2000 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Dandre?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 34,615 newborn American boys was named Dandre. It scores 87/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.