Drew
boy name#553 in 2025Drew entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #126 in 1985, ranks #553 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#553
rank today
#126
peak (1985)
541
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #682 |
| 1890s | #1009 |
| 1900s | #1081 |
| 1910s | #1318 |
| 1920s | #1547 |
| 1930s | #1252 |
| 1940s | #666 |
| 1950s | #421 |
| 1960s | #376 |
| 1970s | #392 |
| 1980s | #183 |
| 1990s | #172 |
| 2000s | #220 |
| 2010s | #363 |
| 2020s | #532 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Drew has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 73,500 people named Drew are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Drew alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Drew in 2025?
- Drew ranks #553 among US boy names in 2025, with 541 babies given the name.
- When was the name Drew most popular?
- Drew peaked in 1985, reaching #126 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Drew with classmates?
- Drew will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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