Drew Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Drew is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Drew?
Drew is spelled D-R-E-W. The name has 4 letters.
Drew at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Drew is derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning “manly” or “strong.”
- Origin
- Drew is commonly associated as a short form of the Greek-derived name Andrew, which comes from the Greek word “aner” or “andros” meaning “man.”
- Pronunciation
- droo · 1 syllable
Drew Popularity in 2025
Rank#705
Recorded Births399
Rank#553
Recorded Births541
- Girls usage fell 9 places to #705 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 11 places to #553 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Drew Mean?
Drew is derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning “manly” or “strong.”
Origin: Drew is commonly associated as a short form of the Greek-derived name Andrew, which comes from the Greek word “aner” or “andros” meaning “man.”
How Do You Pronounce Drew?
Pronunciationdroo
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Drew?
- History
- The name Drew has been used as both a given name and surname in English-speaking countries and has been recorded as a diminutive or variant of Andrew since at least medieval times.
Drew Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 399 | #705 |
| 2025 | Boys | 541 | #553 |
| 2024 | Girls | 404 | #696 |
| 2024 | Boys | 551 | #542 |
| 2023 | Girls | 370 | #759 |
| 2023 | Boys | 549 | #539 |
| 2022 | Girls | 332 | #843 |
| 2022 | Boys | 568 | #521 |
| 2021 | Girls | 339 | #819 |
| 2021 | Boys | 579 | #508 |
| 2020 | Girls | 272 | #942 |
| 2020 | Boys | 538 | #531 |
| 2019 | Girls | 184 | #1,259 |
| 2019 | Boys | 552 | #517 |
| 2018 | Girls | 179 | #1,279 |
| 2018 | Boys | 631 | #461 |
| 2017 | Girls | 205 | #1,190 |
| 2017 | Boys | 675 | #454 |
| 2016 | Girls | 216 | #1,164 |
| 2016 | Boys | 800 | #398 |
| 2015 | Girls | 213 | #1,183 |
| 2015 | Boys | 896 | #363 |
| 2014 | Girls | 213 | #1,161 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,062 | #323 |
When Was Drew Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1985 · Boys
2,276 recorded births
National rank #126
1995 · Boys
2,180 recorded births
National rank #160
1996 · Boys
2,101 recorded births
National rank #165
1989 · Boys
2,013 recorded births
National rank #150
Where Drew Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #301 | 11 |
| UT | #310 | 14 |
| LA | #394 | 11 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #191 | 6 |
| HI | #214 | 5 |
| LA | #231 | 22 |
| UT | #248 | 21 |
| MA | #335 | 16 |
| WI | #340 | 16 |
| MN | #373 | 15 |
| AR | #398 | 8 |