Ondreaz
A masculine name of Slavic origin meaning "man's warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Ondreaz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ondreaz today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ondreaz births was 2020 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ondreaz. 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 Ondreaz. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2020
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,622
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Ondreaz: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ondreaz 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 Ondreaz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ondreaz
The name Ondreaz finds its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in the central regions of modern-day Italy from around the 8th century BCE until its assimilation into the Roman Republic in the 1st century BCE. The name is derived from the Etruscan word "ondra," meaning "honor" or "respect." It is believed to have been a popular name among the Etruscan aristocracy, symbolizing their high social standing and esteem within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ondreaz can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to the 5th century BCE. The inscription, discovered in the ancient city of Tarquinia, commemorates an Etruscan nobleman named Ondreaz Velthuri, suggesting the widespread use of the name among the ruling class of the time.
The name gained further prominence during the Roman era, when it was adopted by several notable figures. One such individual was Ondreaz Quintilianus, a celebrated Roman rhetorician and educator who lived in the 1st century CE. His influential work, "Institutio Oratoria," remains a seminal text on the art of public speaking and rhetorical theory.
In the Middle Ages, the name Ondreaz was particularly popular among the noble families of Italy and France. One notable bearer was Ondreaz de Montefalco, an Italian nobleman and military commander who fought alongside the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa during the 12th century. His exploits were recorded in various chronicles of the time, further cementing the name's association with valor and honor.
Another prominent figure was Ondreaz de Sainte-Marie, a 13th-century French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Eighth Crusade to the Holy Land. His bravery and devotion to the crusading cause were celebrated in contemporary accounts, adding further historical significance to the name.
In the Renaissance period, the name Ondreaz gained artistic and intellectual prominence. One notable bearer was Ondreaz Mantegna, an Italian Renaissance painter and engraver who lived from 1431 to 1506. His masterful works, such as the "Camera degli Sposi" frescoes in Mantua, are considered among the finest examples of Renaissance art.
The name Ondreaz has endured throughout the centuries, carried by individuals from various walks of life and cultural backgrounds. Its rich history and associations with honor, respect, and nobility have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Ondreaz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ondreaz as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ondreaz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ondreaz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ondreaz 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Ondreaz a common name?
We classify Ondreaz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ondreaz most popular?
The single biggest year for Ondreaz was 2020, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ondreaz is about 6 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 Ondreaz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ondreaz a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ondreaz 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 Ondreaz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ondreaz 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 Ondreaz 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 Ondreaz?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Ondreaz at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.