Dondre
Of unknown meaning and origin, potentially a variant of Andre.
Name Census estimates that about 1,601 living Americans carry the first name Dondre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dondre today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dondre births was 1994 (167 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dondre. 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
1.6K
~ 1 in 214,088 Americans
Peak year
1994
167 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,419
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Dondre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dondre 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 1,023 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
Dondre 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 Dondre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dondres live
The SSA's state-level files cover 18 states and territories. New York, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Dondre, while Tennessee, Ohio, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 40 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dondre
The given name Dondre is a relatively modern variation of the more traditional name Andrew, originating from the Greek language. The name Andrew derives from the Greek word "Andros," meaning "man" or "warrior," and the prefix "andr-," meaning "manly" or "virile."
The earliest known use of the name Dondre can be traced back to the late 20th century, with the rise of creative name variations and unique spellings becoming more popular. While the name Andrew has a rich history dating back to ancient times, the specific spelling of Dondre is a more recent development, likely influenced by cultural and regional factors.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Dondre is Dondre Whitfield, an American actor born in 1979. Whitfield is best known for his roles in television shows such as "The Game" and "Queen Sugar." Another notable figure with this name is Dondre Griffin, an American football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) during the late 2000s.
In the world of music, Dondre Terrell Whitfield, better known as Don Trip, is a American rapper and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. He gained recognition for his collaborations with artists such as Juicy J and Project Pat, and has released several successful albums since the early 2000s.
Another individual with the name Dondre is Dondre Lewis, an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Kyoto Hannaryz in the Japanese B.League. Lewis was born in 1992 and has played professionally in various leagues around the world, including the NBA G League.
While the name Dondre may not have a long historical lineage like its root name Andrew, it represents a modern twist on a classic name, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of our times. As unique names continue to gain popularity, Dondre stands as an example of how traditional names can evolve and adapt to changing societal norms and preferences.
People
Dondre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dondre 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
Dondre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dondre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,601 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dondre 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 214,088 US residents.
Is Dondre a common name?
We classify Dondre as "Rare". It ranks above 92.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,640 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dondre most popular?
The single biggest year for Dondre was 1994, when 167 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dondre is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dondre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dondre 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.