Dandrea
A traditionally feminine given name of uncertain origin, sometimes interpreted as a combination of the names "Dante" and "Andrea".
Name Census estimates that about 1,011 living Americans carry the first name Dandrea. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 84.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Dandrea today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dandrea births was 1990 (52 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dandrea. 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.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 339,025 Americans
Peak year
1990
52 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2006 SSA rank
#9,790
Tracked since 1954
Gender
Gender distribution for Dandrea
Dandrea leans heavily female at 84.0% of total registrations, but 174 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Dandrea as a male name
- Ranked #9,790 in 2006
- 7 male births in 2006
- Peak: 1991 (10 births)
Dandrea as a female name
- Ranked #15,802 in 2021
- 5 female births in 2021
- Peak: 1990 (45 births)
Popularity
Dandrea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dandrea from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 333 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dandrea 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 Dandrea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dandreas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Dandrea, while Louisiana, Georgia, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dandrea
The given name Dandrea has its origins in the Italian language and culture. It is a combination of the Italian prefix "D'Andrea," which means "of Andrew." This prefix was commonly used in medieval Italy to indicate a person's patronymic, meaning they were the child of someone named Andrew.
The name Dandrea can be traced back to the 12th century, when it first appeared in historical records from various regions of Italy, such as Tuscany, Lazio, and Umbria. It is believed to have derived from the Greek name "Andreas," which itself comes from the ancient Greek word "andros," meaning "man" or "warrior."
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Dandrea can be found in the works of the Italian poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). In his famous literary work, "The Divine Comedy," Dante mentions a character named Dandrea dei Mozzi, who was a prominent Florentine nobleman.
Another notable figure with the name Dandrea was Dandrea Baglioni (1452-1528), an Italian condottiero (mercenary leader) who played a significant role in the Italian Wars of the 15th and 16th centuries. He was known for his military prowess and his involvement in various battles and sieges.
In the 16th century, Dandrea Gritti (1455-1538) was a prominent Venetian statesman and diplomat who served as the Doge (ruler) of Venice from 1523 until his death. He is remembered for his efforts to maintain the Republic of Venice's independence and neutrality during a turbulent period in European history.
During the Renaissance, the name Dandrea was also associated with the arts. Dandrea del Castagno (1419-1457) was an Italian painter who made significant contributions to the development of Renaissance art, particularly in the field of portraiture and fresco painting.
Another notable figure was Dandrea Doria (1466-1560), an Italian condottiero and admiral who played a crucial role in the naval battles between the Republic of Genoa and the Ottoman Empire. He is considered one of the greatest naval commanders in Italian history and was instrumental in preserving Genoa's independence.
While the name Dandrea has its roots in Italian history and culture, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly among communities with Italian heritage or connections. However, its rich historical significance and association with prominent figures from Italy's past make it a name deeply intertwined with the country's cultural legacy.
People
Dandrea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dandrea as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dandrea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dandrea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,011 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dandrea 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 339,025 US residents.
Is Dandrea a common name?
We classify Dandrea as "Rare". It ranks above 90.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,089 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dandrea most popular?
The single biggest year for Dandrea was 1990, when 52 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dandrea is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dandrea a female name?
Yes, 84.0% of people registered as Dandrea in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.