Antre
Of unknown origin, a rare baby name with no definite meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Antre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Antre today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antre births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antre. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Antre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,662
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Antre: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Antre by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Antre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Antre
The name Antre is a variation of the French name André, which has its roots in the ancient Greek name Andreas. Andreas is derived from the Greek word 'andros,' meaning man or manly. The name first appeared in the 1st century AD and was initially used to refer to men who embodied masculine qualities and virtues.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Antre can be found in the writings of the 5th century Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea. Procopius mentions an individual named Antre who was a high-ranking military officer in the service of the Byzantine Empire. This suggests that the name was in use among the Greek-speaking populations of the Eastern Mediterranean during the late antiquity period.
In the Middle Ages, the name Antre was relatively uncommon but still present in certain regions of Europe. One notable figure was Antre de Montfort, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century and played a prominent role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.
As the name evolved and spread across different cultures, variations emerged. In the 16th century, the Italian explorer and navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano, whose birth name was likely Antre, was instrumental in the early exploration of the East Coast of North America.
Another historical figure with the name Antre was Antre Gide, a French author and Nobel Prize winner in literature, who lived from 1869 to 1951. Gide's works explored themes of morality, sexuality, and individual freedom, making him a significant figure in the 20th century literary world.
In the realm of music, Antre Previn, an American pianist, conductor, and composer who lived from 1930 to 2019, left a lasting impact on the classical music scene. He was known for his versatility and his collaborations with renowned artists across various genres.
While the name Antre has maintained a relatively low popularity over the centuries, it has appeared sporadically throughout history, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. The name's enduring presence, although rare, serves as a testament to its ancient roots and the cultural influences that have shaped its evolution over time.
People
Antre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Antre as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Antre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antre going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Antre a common name?
We classify Antre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Antre most popular?
The single biggest year for Antre was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antre is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Antre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Antre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Antre in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Antre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Antre in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Antre can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Antre?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.