Dreux
Every Dreux since 1956 — 398 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dreux
Dreux is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,778 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 398 American babies have been named Dreux — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dreux stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dreux year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,450 | 29 | #3,778 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,588 | 23 | #4,470 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,901 | 21 | #4,785 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,486 | 24 | #4,339 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,738 | 36 | #3,259 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,490 | 21 | #4,582 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,645 | 24 | #4,259 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,817 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,328 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,271 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,785 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #12,582 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #12,652 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,084 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #12,806 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,831 |
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| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dreux in 2025?
Dreux ranked #3,778 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dreux?
398 babies have been named Dreux in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dreux most popular?
Dreux peaked in 2025, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Dreux a boy or girl name?
Dreux is used for both: about 20% of babies named Dreux have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Dreux rising or falling?
Dreux is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.