Mandre
A feminine name of uncertain origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mandre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mandre today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mandre births was 1979 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mandre. 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 Mandre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1979
5 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1979 SSA rank
#6,676
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Mandre: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mandre 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 Mandre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mandre
The name Mandre has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-European languages spoken in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have originated around the 2nd millennium BCE, during the Vedic period of ancient Indian history. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "mandara," which refers to a mythical mountain or celestial tree.
In Hindu mythology, the Mandara Mountain played a significant role in the churning of the cosmic ocean, a pivotal event that led to the emergence of various celestial beings and treasures, including the nectar of immortality. This mythological connection imbues the name Mandre with a sense of cosmic significance and divine associations.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Mandre can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it appears as a minor character. Although not a central figure, the inclusion of the name in such a revered text highlights its antiquity and cultural relevance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mandre. One of the earliest recorded was Mandre Gupta (320-380 CE), a ruler of the Gupta Empire, who is credited with establishing a golden age of Indian culture and arts. His reign marked a period of prosperity, stability, and artistic flourishing in the subcontinent.
Another prominent figure was Mandre Bhat (1550-1640 CE), a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of calculus and is renowned for his work on the calculation of the instantaneous motion of a planet.
In the realm of literature, Mandre Vatsyayan (1911-1996) was a distinguished Indian scholar and writer. She made immense contributions to the study of Indian classical dance, music, and culture, and her works are widely acclaimed for their depth and insight.
Mandre Nath Bose (1901-1981) was a famous Indian physicist and mathematician. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on quantum mechanics and his collaboration with Albert Einstein on the Bose-Einstein condensate, a state of matter that exhibits unique properties at extremely low temperatures.
Finally, Mandre Kapoor (1929-2018) was a celebrated Indian actress who graced the silver screen for over six decades. She is considered a legendary figure in the Indian film industry and has received numerous accolades for her remarkable performances and contributions to cinema.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Mandre, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Mandre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mandre as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mandre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mandre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mandre 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 Mandre a common name?
We classify Mandre 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 Mandre most popular?
The single biggest year for Mandre was 1979, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mandre is about 44 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 Mandre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mandre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mandre 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 Mandre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mandre 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 Mandre 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 are named Mandre?
Want to know how many Americans are named Mandre? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.