Deandrae
A masculine name of English origin meaning "man filled with God's love".
Name Census estimates that about 409 living Americans carry the first name Deandrae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deandrae today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deandrae births was 1982 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deandrae. 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
409
~ 1 in 838,030 Americans
Peak year
1982
19 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,473
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Deandrae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deandrae from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 139 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
Deandrae 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 Deandrae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Deandrae
The name Deandrae is a modern masculine name of African American origin, likely a creative blend of the names Dean and Andre, both of which have roots in ancient history. The name Dean stems from the English surname meaning "valley dweller" or "person who lived in a valley," derived from the Old English word "denu." Andre, on the other hand, traces its origins to the Greek name Andreas, which means "manly" or "brave."
While the exact origin of the name Deandrae is unclear, it is thought to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a unique combination of these two names, reflecting the cultural influences and creativity of African American communities. The name gained popularity in the United States, particularly among families seeking a distinctive and meaningful moniker for their sons.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne names similar to Deandrae or its component parts. One such individual was Deandre Brackensick, an American singer and performer who rose to fame as a contestant on the eleventh season of American Idol in 2012. Another notable bearer of a similar name was Deandre Jordan, a professional basketball player who has played for the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.
In the realm of literature, the name Andre has a rich legacy, with notable bearers including the French novelist and playwright Andre Gide (1869-1951), who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947. The name Andre also holds significance in the world of music, with legendary musicians such as Andre Previn (1929-2019), an American pianist, conductor, and composer who won multiple Academy Awards and Grammys.
Another notable bearer of a similar name was Dean Reed (1938-1986), an American actor, singer, and songwriter who found success in South America and Eastern Europe during the Cold War era. His unique blend of political activism and artistic expression made him a cultural icon in certain parts of the world.
While the name Deandrae itself is relatively new, it carries echoes of ancient roots and diverse cultural influences, reflecting the rich tapestry of human history and the creativity of modern societies in shaping new and meaningful names.
People
Deandrae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deandrae 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
Deandrae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deandrae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 409 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deandrae 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 838,030 US residents.
Is Deandrae a common name?
We classify Deandrae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 421 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deandrae most popular?
The single biggest year for Deandrae was 1982, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deandrae is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Deandrae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deandrae 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.
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.