Vondre
An invented name, its origin and meaning are uncertain.
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Vondre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vondre today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vondre births was 1994 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vondre. 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 Vondre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1994
6 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2006 SSA rank
#11,986
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Vondre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vondre from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 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
Vondre 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 Vondre 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 Vondre
The first name Vondre has its origins rooted in the ancient Germanic languages, specifically from the Proto-Germanic word "wandrōn," which means "to wander" or "to roam." This name is thought to have emerged during the migration period of the Germanic tribes, roughly between the 4th and 6th centuries AD, when these groups were constantly on the move across Europe.
In its earliest recorded forms, the name was spelled as "Wandrēr" or "Wandrār" in various Germanic dialects. As the tribes settled and their languages evolved, the name took on different spellings and variations, eventually leading to the modern form of "Vondre."
One of the earliest known historical references to the name can be found in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf," composed sometime between the 8th and 11th centuries. In this work, the character of "Wandrēr" is depicted as a wandering minstrel or bard, reflecting the nomadic nature associated with the name's origins.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Vondre gained popularity across various Germanic regions, particularly in what is now known as Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia. Notable individuals who bore this name during this period include Vondre von Hagen, a 12th-century German knight and crusader (c. 1150-1212), and Vondre de Rijke, a 14th-century Dutch merchant and explorer (c. 1320-1389).
As the Renaissance period dawned, the name Vondre continued to be used, particularly among the upper classes and nobility. One prominent figure was Vondre von Württemberg, a 16th-century German prince and military commander (1499-1568), who played a significant role in the Schmalkaldic War.
In the 18th century, Vondre Haydn, an Austrian composer and brother of the renowned Joseph Haydn, was born in 1738. Although overshadowed by his more famous sibling, Vondre Haydn made notable contributions to the world of music during his lifetime.
Moving into the 19th century, Vondre Bruckner, an Austrian artist known for his landscape paintings, was born in 1820. His works captured the beauty of the Austrian countryside and continue to be celebrated for their attention to detail and vivid colors.
While the name Vondre has seen a decline in popularity in recent times, its rich history and linguistic origins serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Germanic cultures from which it emerged. The name's association with wandering and exploration has left an indelible mark on the individuals who have borne it throughout the centuries.
People
Vondre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vondre as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vondre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vondre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vondre 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Vondre a common name?
We classify Vondre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vondre most popular?
The single biggest year for Vondre was 1994, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vondre is about 29 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 Vondre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vondre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vondre 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 Vondre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vondre 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 Vondre 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 Vondre?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.