Dru
boy name#2363 in 2025Dru entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #1249 in 1999, ranks #2363 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
#2363
rank today
#1249
peak (1999)
58
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #2186 |
| 1960s | #1644 |
| 1970s | #1954 |
| 1980s | #1818 |
| 1990s | #1910 |
| 2000s | #2280 |
| 2010s | #3209 |
| 2020s | #2206 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dru has been most popular in Texas, California, Louisiana.
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Dru are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dru alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dru in 2025?
- Dru ranks #2363 among US boy names in 2025, with 58 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dru most popular?
- Dru peaked in 1999, reaching #1249 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dru with classmates?
- Dru will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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