Teandre
A boy's name of African American origin with 276 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Teandre hit its peak of 18 births in 2002, 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, Teandre reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Teandre is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Teandre is a boy's baby name of African American origin, blending the Te- prefix with the Greek-derived -andre suffix, from Andreas meaning 'manly, brave.' This pattern of combining African American naming prefixes with classical Greek or French suffixes became a distinctive naming style in the 1980s–90s.
Teandre has a smooth, sophisticated sound that balances its modern American beginning with its classical ending — a name that feels both contemporary and rooted.
EtymologyShow more
Teandre is built from 7 letters and one syllable — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the African American naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Teandre 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
Teandre has 28+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1983.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 47 | #10873 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 115 | #7283 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 97 | #5970 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 17 | #6871 | — |
The Story of Teandre
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Teandre is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Teandre are most likely born between 1992 and 2012.
How rare is Teandre?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Teandre is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, peaked in the 2000s with 115 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Teandre by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(28 years, 1983–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | #14038 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13831 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13839 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6993 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6958 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9579 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8914 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7141 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12190 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8647 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6174 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7463 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6672 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4475 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6396 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4761 |
| 1999 | 17 | #4318 |
| 1998 | 7 | #8360 |
| 1997 | 12 | #5249 |
| 1996 | 15 | #4378 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2017