Dondre Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dondre is a name of modern origin, primarily from African American English, with no traditional meaning or biblical relevance. It represents a trend of unique naming and has evolved into a few variants. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often associated with creativity and individuality.
The name Dondre is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dondre has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dondre' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4832nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1512th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2982nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6045th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Dondre' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dondre"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɒndreɪ/
Origin
African American English
Etymology
The name Dondre is believed to be a modern invention, likely influenced by similar-sounding names and the trend of creating unique names within African American communities.
Meaning
The name does not have a widely accepted meaning; it is often considered to be a unique or creative name.
Language Evolution
Dondre
Historical Usage
Dondre began to gain popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities, as part of a broader trend of unique and non-traditional naming.
Variants & Derivatives
Dondray, Dondreé, Dandre
Modern Popularity & Image
Dondre is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Dondre Whitfield, Dondre' Wright
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dondre"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dondre"
"Dondre" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4832nd of 10718 | 72 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1512th of 16616 | 843 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2982nd of 24088 | 553 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6045th of 23106 | 172 |
Regional Popularity of "Dondre" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
44.10% 1625th/3685 |
19.35% 866th/4475 |
24.12% 1253rd/5194 |
42.98% 2715th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.53% 2682nd/4582 |
34.51% 1782nd/5164 |
31.98% 2339th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
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Regional Popularity of "Dondre" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dondre"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dondre" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.