Dupre
A French name derived from the phrase "du pré" meaning "of the meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Dupre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dupre today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dupre births was 1973 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dupre. 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 Dupre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1973
6 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1979 SSA rank
#6,320
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Dupre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dupre from the 1920s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dupre 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 Dupre 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 Dupre
The name Dupre has its origins in the French language. It is derived from the Old French words "de" meaning "of" and "pré" meaning "meadow" or "field." This suggests that the name may have been used to identify someone who lived near or worked in a meadow or field.
The earliest recorded use of the name Dupre dates back to the 12th century in various regions of France. During the Middle Ages, it was a common surname, but it also began to be used as a given name, particularly among the French nobility and upper classes.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Dupre was Jacques Dupre, a French theologian and philosopher who lived in the 13th century. He was a prominent figure in the University of Paris and authored several works on theology and philosophy.
In the 16th century, Dupre gained more prominence as a given name, particularly in the arts. One notable figure was Noel Dupre, a French painter and engraver born in 1628. He was known for his religious paintings and engravings, and his works can be found in various churches and museums throughout France.
Another influential individual with the name Dupre was Augustin Dupre, a French sculptor and architect born in 1748. He was renowned for his neoclassical sculptures and architectural designs, and his works can be seen in numerous public buildings and gardens in Paris.
In the 19th century, the name Dupre became more widespread and was used across various social classes in France. One notable figure from this period was Jules Dupre, a French painter born in 1811. He was a leading figure in the Barbizon school of landscape painting and is known for his realistic and atmospheric depictions of the French countryside.
The name Dupre has also been used by several notable musicians throughout history. One example is Marcel Dupre, a French organist and composer born in 1886. He was renowned for his virtuosic organ performances and compositions, and he played a significant role in reviving interest in the French Romantic organ repertoire.
While the name Dupre has its roots in France, it has also been adopted in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with French cultural influence. However, its historical significance and associations with the French language and culture remain strong.
People
Dupre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dupre 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
Dupre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dupre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dupre 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Dupre a common name?
We classify Dupre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dupre most popular?
The single biggest year for Dupre was 1973, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dupre is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dupre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dupre 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.