Dru
Dru is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Manly, strong, or wise.
Origin and history
Dru is a unisex name often derived as a short form of Andrew or Drew, ultimately tracing back to Greek roots meaning manly, or Celtic roots meaning wise. In the United States, it has been used moderately for both boys and girls over the decades. It offers a sleek, modern, single-syllable alternative to more traditional names.
Popularity in the United States
2,788 babies in the United States have been named Dru since 1880. It ranks #2450 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1535.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.8 %)
- TX (27.8 %)
- LA (8.9 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- IN (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 149 |
| 1960-1970 | 238 |
| 1970-1980 | 239 |
| 1980-1990 | 344 |
| 1990-2000 | 516 |
| 2000-2010 | 536 |
| 2010-2019 | 373 |
| 2020-2029 | 393 |
Fun facts
- Dru originated as a phonetic variant of Drew, which itself is a short form of Andrew.
- Although used for males, Dru has maintained consistent unisex usage in American naming trends.