Joandre
A combination of the masculine name "John" and feminine "Andre", both of Hebrew origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Joandre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Joandre today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joandre births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joandre. 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 Joandre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,143
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Joandre: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Joandre 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 Joandre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Joandre
The name Joandre is a unique and relatively uncommon name that has its origins in a blend of two distinct cultural traditions. The first part of the name, "Joan," is derived from the Hebrew name "Yohanan," which means "Graced by God" or "God is gracious." This name was popularized through the biblical figure of John the Baptist and has been widely used throughout the Christian world for centuries.
The latter part of the name, "andre," finds its roots in the Greek word "andros," meaning "man" or "warrior." This component has been incorporated into various names across different cultures, often carrying connotations of strength, courage, and masculinity.
While the exact origins of the name Joandre are unclear, it is believed to have emerged as a unique combination of these two linguistic elements, potentially originating in regions where different cultural influences intersected.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Joandre can be traced back to the 16th century, when a French explorer and cartographer named Joandre Mercator documented his travels and explorations. His detailed maps and chronicles contributed significantly to the advancement of cartography during the Renaissance period.
In the realm of literature, the name Joandre gained prominence through the works of the renowned Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes. In his classic novel "Don Quixote," one of the characters, a farmer named Joandre, played a pivotal role in the story's narrative.
Another notable figure bearing the name Joandre was a Italian Renaissance artist and sculptor, Joandre Buonarroti (1475-1564). His intricate works of art, inspired by classical Greek and Roman styles, adorned various churches and palaces throughout Italy, leaving an indelible mark on the artistic landscape of the time.
Moving forward in history, the 19th century witnessed the rise of Joandre Delacroix (1798-1863), a French Romantic artist renowned for his vibrant and emotionally charged paintings. His masterpieces, such as "Liberty Leading the People" and "The Massacre at Chios," captured the revolutionary spirit of the era and continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.
In the field of music, the name Joandre is associated with Joandre Monteverdi (1567-1643), an Italian composer and musician who played a crucial role in the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque period. His innovative works, particularly his operas and madrigals, helped shape the course of Western music.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have borne the name Joandre throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Joandre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joandre 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
Joandre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joandre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joandre 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 Joandre a common name?
We classify Joandre 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 Joandre most popular?
The single biggest year for Joandre was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joandre is about 10 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 Joandre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Joandre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joandre 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 Joandre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Joandre 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 Joandre 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 Joandre as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Joandre, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.