Drew
Every Drew since 1880 — 88,085 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Drew
Drew is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #553 in 2025 with 541 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 88,085 American babies have been named Drew — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1995, when 2,460 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Drew stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Drew 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 | 399 | #706 | 541 | #553 |
| 2024 | 404 | #696 | 551 | #542 |
| 2023 | 370 | #761 | 549 | #539 |
| 2022 | 332 | #846 | 568 | #521 |
| 2021 | 339 | #819 | 579 | #509 |
| 2020 | 272 | #942 | 538 | #531 |
| 2019 | 184 | #1,263 | 552 | #518 |
| 2018 | 179 | #1,280 | 631 | #461 |
| 2017 | 205 | #1,192 | 675 | #454 |
| 2016 | 216 | #1,166 | 800 | #399 |
| 2015 | 213 | #1,185 | 896 | #363 |
| 2014 | 213 | #1,161 | 1,062 | #323 |
| 2013 | 226 | #1,091 | 1,179 | #299 |
| 2012 | 234 | #1,069 | 1,239 | #282 |
| 2011 | 170 | #1,354 | 1,232 | #285 |
| 2010 | 167 | #1,384 | 1,414 | #247 |
| 2009 | 176 | #1,356 | 1,263 | #273 |
| 2008 | 170 | #1,398 | 1,479 | #244 |
| 2007 | 210 | #1,199 | 1,831 | #215 |
| 2006 | 197 | #1,223 | 1,860 | #207 |
| 2005 | 252 | #971 | 1,950 | #198 |
| 2004 | 240 | #987 | 1,667 | #212 |
| 2003 | 200 | #1,102 | 1,572 | #222 |
| 2002 | 214 | #1,016 | 1,575 | #217 |
| 2001 | 264 | #865 | 1,565 | #219 |
| 2000 | 283 | #803 | 1,948 | #188 |
| 1995 | 280 | #730 | 2,180 | #160 |
| 1990 | 85 | #1,722 | 1,954 | #160 |
| 1985 | 121 | #1,173 | 2,276 | #126 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,388 | 720 | #288 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,272 | 376 | #397 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,336 | 403 | #403 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,277 | 409 | #383 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,754 | 553 | #328 |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,635 | 260 | #459 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,496 | 202 | #472 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,726 | 88 | #646 |
| 1940 | — | — | 49 | #911 |
| 1935 | — | — | 25 | #1,367 |
| 1930 | — | — | 39 | #1,120 |
| 1925 | — | — | 21 | #1,696 |
| 1920 | — | — | 27 | #1,431 |
| 1915 | — | — | 26 | #1,317 |
| 1910 | — | — | 14 | #829 |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,129 |
| 1900 | — | — | 8 | #985 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,123 |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,043 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 6 | #845 |
Famous people named Drew
- Drew Barrymore Actor · b. 1975
- Drew Gilpin Faust Historian · b. 1947
- Drew Carey Presenter · b. 1958
- Drew Seeley Actor · b. 1982
- Drew Fuller Actor · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Drew in 2025?
Drew ranked #553 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 541 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Drew?
88,085 babies have been named Drew in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Drew most popular?
Drew peaked in 1995, when 2,460 newborns received the name.
Is Drew a boy or girl name?
Drew is used for both: about 11% of babies named Drew have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Drew rising or falling?
Drew is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Drew?
Well-known people named Drew include Drew Barrymore (actor), Drew Gilpin Faust (historian), Drew Carey (presenter).