Shondre
A masculine name likely derived from the French name Alexandre.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Shondre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shondre today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shondre births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shondre. 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 Shondre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,705
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Shondre: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shondre 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 Shondre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shondre
The given name Shondre has its origins in the French language, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the French word "chondre," which means "to murmur" or "to whisper." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with a person who was soft-spoken or had a gentle demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shondre can be found in the historical records of the 13th century, where it was mentioned in a document from the region of Normandy, France. During this time period, the name was likely used primarily among the French nobility and aristocracy.
In the 15th century, the name Shondre gained popularity in the region of Brittany, a cultural and historical province of France. It is believed that a prominent figure named Shondre de Rennes, born in 1412, played a significant role in the region's history, contributing to the name's recognition.
Moving forward to the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the name Shondre was Shondre Leclerc, a French philosopher and scholar born in 1547. His writings on metaphysics and the nature of human existence helped to solidify the name's association with intellectual pursuits.
In the 18th century, the name Shondre gained further recognition with the birth of Shondre Duplantier in 1723, a French explorer and cartographer. His expeditions to the Americas and his detailed maps of the regions he explored contributed to the expansion of knowledge during that era.
The 19th century saw the emergence of Shondre Baudelaire, a renowned French poet born in 1821. His works, which explored themes of melancholy, beauty, and the human condition, have left a lasting impact on the literary world and further cemented the name's cultural significance.
While the name Shondre has its roots in the French language and culture, it has also been adopted and adapted in various other regions and languages over time. However, its historical origins and the notable figures associated with it continue to shape its meaning and significance.
People
Shondre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shondre as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shondre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shondre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shondre 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 Shondre a common name?
We classify Shondre 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 Shondre most popular?
The single biggest year for Shondre was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shondre is about 20 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 Shondre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shondre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shondre 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 Shondre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shondre 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 Shondre 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 Shondre?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Shondre on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.