Deeandre
A masculine name of possible British origin, meaning "defender of man".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Deeandre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deeandre today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deeandre births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deeandre. 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 Deeandre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,078
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Deeandre: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deeandre 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 Deeandre 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 Deeandre
Deeandre is a given name with its roots tracing back to the African continent. The name is a combination of two distinct elements – "Dee" and "Andre." The first part, "Dee," is believed to have originated from the West African Akan language, where it means "child" or "born." The latter part, "Andre," derives from the Greek name Andreas, which translates to "manly" or "virile."
The earliest recorded use of the name Deeandre can be traced back to the late 20th century, particularly within African-American communities in the United States. It is a relatively modern name, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the African diaspora, as well as the blending of African and Western naming traditions.
While the name Deeandre does not have a long history documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among African-American families. Some notable individuals who have borne the name Deeandre include:
1. Deeandre Gist (born 1985), an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and various international leagues.
2. Deeandre Hulett (born 1990), an American football safety who played for several NFL teams, including the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints.
3. Deeandre Hopkins (born 1992), an American professional football wide receiver currently playing for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL.
4. Deeandre Mickens (born 1995), an American football wide receiver who played for the Oakland Raiders and other NFL teams.
5. Deeandre Smith (born 1992), an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA G League.
The name Deeandre has gained popularity as a reflection of cultural pride and identity among African-American communities. It represents a unique blend of African and Western naming traditions, reflecting the diverse heritage and experiences of these communities.
People
Deeandre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deeandre 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
Deeandre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deeandre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deeandre 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 Deeandre a common name?
We classify Deeandre 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 Deeandre most popular?
The single biggest year for Deeandre was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deeandre is about 24 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 Deeandre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deeandre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deeandre 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 Deeandre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deeandre 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 Deeandre 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 people have the name Deeandre?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.