Jandre
A masculine name derived from French "Jean" and Greek "Andreas", meaning "God is gracious" and "man".
Name Census estimates that about 45 living Americans carry the first name Jandre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jandre today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jandre births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jandre. 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 Jandre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
45
~ 1 in 7,616,763 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,345
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jandre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jandre from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 23 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
Jandre 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 Jandre 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 Jandre
The given name Jandre has its origins in the Dutch language, with roots that can be traced back to the 17th century. It is believed to be a combination of the Dutch names "Jan" and "Andre," both of which were quite common in the Netherlands during that time period.
Jandre was initially used as a masculine name, and its earliest recorded usage can be found in Dutch birth records from the late 1600s. While not as widespread as some other Dutch names, Jandre maintained a modest presence in various regions of the Netherlands throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Jandre was Jandre van der Meer, a Dutch merchant who lived in Amsterdam during the mid-18th century. He played a significant role in establishing trade routes between the Netherlands and the East Indies, contributing to the Dutch East India Company's commercial success.
In the 19th century, Jandre van Leeuwarden, a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes, gained recognition for his artistic talents. Born in 1821 and active until his death in 1887, his works are still celebrated for their intricate details and vibrant colors.
Another historical figure bearing the name Jandre was Jandre Dijkstra, a Dutch philosopher and author who lived from 1865 to 1941. He wrote extensively on ethics, social justice, and the role of religion in society, leaving a lasting impact on Dutch intellectual discourse.
Jandre Vos, born in 1879, was a prominent Dutch architect whose designs left an indelible mark on the urban landscape of several Dutch cities. His most notable works include the Amsterdam Central Station and the Beurs van Berlage, both of which are considered architectural masterpieces.
In the 20th century, Jandre Bakker, a Dutch cyclist, achieved international fame by winning multiple stages of the Tour de France in the 1950s. His victories brought great pride to the Netherlands and cemented his place in the nation's sporting history.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Jandre. While not an exceedingly common name, its Dutch origins and unique combination of elements have contributed to its enduring presence and significance within the cultural tapestry of the Netherlands.
People
Jandre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jandre as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jandre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jandre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 45 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jandre 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 7,616,763 US residents.
Is Jandre a common name?
We classify Jandre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 45 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jandre most popular?
The single biggest year for Jandre was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jandre is about 16 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 Jandre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jandre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jandre 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 Jandre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jandre 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 Jandre 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 common is the name Jandre?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.