Dre Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dre is a modern English name derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning brave or manly. It has evolved through various forms and is often seen as a trendy name today, particularly in music culture. The name has no direct biblical relevance but is popular among contemporary figures.
The name Dre is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dre has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dre' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4216th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4372nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3840th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dre' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dre"
Pronunciation
/dreɪ/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Dre is often considered a short form of the name Andre or a variation of the name Drake. The name Andre is of Greek origin, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
Meaning
brave, manly
Language Evolution
Andreas (Greek), André (French), Drake (Old English)
Historical Usage
The name Dre gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially in the United States, often associated with music and pop culture figures.
Variants & Derivatives
Dre, Dray, Dres
Modern Popularity & Image
Dre is perceived as a cool and modern name, often associated with creativity and artistic expression.
Famous People
Dr. Dre (American rapper and music producer), Dre Parker (character from 'The Karate Kid')
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dre"
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 "Dre"
"Dre" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4216th of 16616 | 187 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4372nd of 24088 | 317 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3840th of 23106 | 335 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Dre" 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) |
- | - |
51.44% 2672nd/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
52.56% 3844th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
52.68% 3594th/6822 |
49.52% 3108th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dre" 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 "Dre"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dre" 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.