Drew
Peaked at #126 nationally in 1985, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Drew has been recorded 10% of the time for girls and 90% of the time for boys.
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Drew — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#615
in 1999
Current rank
#695
in 2024
Years tracked
81
1918–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1918, Drew reached its peak popularity for girls in 1999, ranking #615 nationally with 395 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1163 (2014) to #695 (2024) — a 40% improvement.
As of 2024, Drew ranks #695 nationally for girls, with 404 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #695 | 404 |
| 2023 | #760 | 370 |
| 2022 | #846 | 332 |
| 2021 | #819 | 339 |
| 2020 | #942 | 272 |
| 2019 | #1,263 | 184 |
| 2018 | #1,280 | 179 |
| 2017 | #1,192 | 205 |
Drew — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#126
in 1985
Current rank
#542
in 2024
Years tracked
136
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Drew reached its peak popularity for boys in 1985, ranking #126 nationally with 2,276 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #323 (2014) to #542 (2024) — a 40% drop.
As of 2024, Drew ranks #542 nationally for boys, with 550 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #542 | 550 |
| 2023 | #539 | 549 |
| 2022 | #521 | 568 |
| 2021 | #509 | 578 |
| 2020 | #531 | 537 |
| 2019 | #518 | 552 |
| 2018 | #461 | 630 |
| 2017 | #454 | 675 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Drew most popular?
Drew was most popular in 1985, when it ranked #126 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Drew becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Drew?
At least 87,138 babies have been recorded with the name Drew in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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