Dupree is of African origin, specifically from the Mande language group spoken by several ethnic groups in West Africa. It means 'peace' and was traditionally given to children born during peaceful times. In the United States, it gained popularity as an African American name in the late 19th century.
The name Dupree experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century, with peaks and valleys ranging from a low of 5 births per year to a high of 22 births. The period between 1978 and 2007 saw a consistent increase in the number of babies named Dupree, reaching its peak in 2007 with 18 births. After this peak, the popularity of the name began to decline, dropping to just 5 births in recent years like 2018, 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 864 babies named Dupree since 1914.