Daundre
A boy's name with 146 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Daundre hit its peak of 15 births in 1997, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Daundre reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Daundre is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Daundre is a boy's baby name of American origin, a phonetic variant of Deandre, itself a combination of the French prefix De- and the Greek name Andre, meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' It reflects the creative spelling traditions within African American naming culture.
EtymologyShow more
Daundre is built from 7 letters and one syllable — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Daundre creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Daundre has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 58 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 73 | — |
The Story of Daundre
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1997, Daundre is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Daundre are most likely born between 1993 and 2007.
How rare is Daundre?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Daundre is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 1990s with 73 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Daundre by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 1993–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | #12625 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12489 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12682 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11375 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9799 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9161 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8870 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7815 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7696 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4835 |
| 1999 | 14 | #4823 |
| 1998 | 8 | #7003 |
| 1997 | 15 | #4289 |
| 1996 | 12 | #4944 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7164 |
| 1994 | 12 | #4852 |
| 1993 | 5 | #9027 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–2016