Drexel
Drexel is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Turner, woodturner, or one who works with a lathe.
Origin and history
Drexel originated as a German surname derived from the occupation of a woodturner or turner. In the United States, it gained prominence through the influential Drexel family of Philadelphia, founders of Drexel University. It remains a rare, distinctive given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,404 babies in the United States have been named Drexel since 1880. It ranks #3315 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1853.
States where it is most popular
- WV (54.5 %)
- KY (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 130 |
| 1920-1930 | 163 |
| 1930-1940 | 148 |
| 1940-1950 | 125 |
| 1950-1960 | 194 |
| 1960-1970 | 162 |
| 1970-1980 | 58 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 53 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 145 |
| 2020-2029 | 74 |
Famous people named Drexel
- Drexel Sprecher: Attorney, Prosecutor
Fun facts
- The name originally derived from the Middle High German word 'drehsen', referring to a turner or maker of small wooden objects.
- The name is closely tied to Philadelphia history through financier Anthony Joseph Drexel, founder of Drexel University.