Undre
A variant of the English name Andrew, of Greek origin meaning "manly".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Undre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Undre today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Undre births was 1967 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Undre. 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 Undre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1967
5 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1993 SSA rank
#10,082
Tracked since 1967
Census
Undre in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 136 people with the first name Undre, which placed it at #47,733 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#47,733
National first-name rank
People counted
136
136 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
87.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Undre
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Undre is Black at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Undre described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Undre at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.5% · 119
- Two or more races5.9% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.2% · 3
- White1.5% · 2
Popularity
Undre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Undre from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 5 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
Undre 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 Undre 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 Undre
The name Undre has its origins in the Old Norse language, stemming from the word "undr," which means "wonder" or "marvel." This name emerged during the Viking Age, between the 8th and 11th centuries, when the Norse people inhabited Scandinavia and parts of northern Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Undre can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of prose narratives that recount the lives and adventures of prominent Norse figures. The Saga of Grettir the Strong, written in the 13th century, mentions a character named Undre, who played a role in the epic tale.
In medieval times, the name Undre was particularly popular among the Norse settlers in Iceland and Greenland. It was often given to children as a reflection of the awe and wonder that their parents felt towards the natural world and the mysteries of life.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Undre was Undre Skálksson, a powerful chieftain who lived in Iceland during the 11th century. He was known for his leadership skills and his involvement in local disputes and battles.
Another individual of historical significance was Undre Þórðarson, a renowned Icelandic skald (poet) who lived in the 12th century. His poetic works, which celebrated the exploits of Norse heroes and kings, were highly regarded during his time.
In the realm of exploration, Undre Ingólfsson was a notable figure. Born in Iceland in the late 10th century, he is believed to have been one of the first Norse settlers to set foot on the shores of Greenland, paving the way for further exploration and colonization of the island.
Moving forward in time, Undre Jónsson was an Icelandic scholar and priest who lived in the 17th century. He made significant contributions to the study of Icelandic literature and history, preserving many ancient manuscripts and texts for future generations.
Undre Ólafsson, born in Iceland in the 19th century, was a renowned painter and artist. His works captured the rugged beauty of the Icelandic landscape and the daily lives of its people, making him an important figure in the country's cultural heritage.
While the name Undre has its roots in the Old Norse language and Viking culture, it has since spread to other parts of the world, though its usage remains relatively rare. The historical figures mentioned above serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of this ancient name.
People
Undre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Undre as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Undre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Undre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Undre 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Undre a common name?
We classify Undre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Undre most popular?
The single biggest year for Undre was 1967, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Undre is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Undre in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 136 people with the name Undre, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #47,733 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Undre in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Undre?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Undre appears almost entirely male. Of the 130 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Undre?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Undre is Black at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Undre most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Undre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (119 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Undre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Undre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Undre 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 Undre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Undre 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 Undre 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.
How many people are called Undre?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.