Drew
Drew is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Manly, courageous, or beloved.
Origin and history
Drew originated as a short form of Andrew or directly from the Old French name Dru. In the United States, it developed into a well-established standalone given name. It remains a steady choice for boys, valued for its crisp, modern single-syllable sound.
Popularity in the United States
78,592 babies in the United States have been named Drew since 1880. It ranks #372 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #525.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.6 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 71 |
| 1890-1900 | 38 |
| 1900-1910 | 41 |
| 1910-1920 | 198 |
| 1920-1930 | 241 |
| 1930-1940 | 303 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,224 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,280 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,386 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,168 |
| 1980-1990 | 15,592 |
| 1990-2000 | 19,334 |
| 2000-2010 | 16,710 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,680 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,326 |
Famous people named Drew
- Drew Brees: athlete, football player
- Drew Carey: comedian, actor
- Drew Lock: athlete, football player
Fun facts
- It derives either as a diminutive of Andrew (meaning 'manly') or from the Old French Dru (meaning 'favorite' or 'love').
- Though historically a nickname, Drew became widely registered as an official independent given name in the 20th century.