Drue
Drue is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Strong, manly, or courageous.
Origin and history
Drue is a variant spelling of Drew, ultimately derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning strong or manly. In the United States, it is a rare unisex name used for both boys and girls. It offers a sleek, modern alternative to the classic Andrew or traditional Drew.
Popularity in the United States
1,304 babies in the United States have been named Drue since 1880. It ranks #3401 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1729.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50 %)
- LA (13.8 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- NC (7.5 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 27 |
| 1920-1930 | 47 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 37 |
| 1950-1960 | 59 |
| 1960-1970 | 113 |
| 1970-1980 | 129 |
| 1980-1990 | 150 |
| 1990-2000 | 232 |
| 2000-2010 | 148 |
| 2010-2019 | 131 |
| 2020-2029 | 198 |
Famous people named Drue
- Drue Tranquill: Football player
- Drue Chrisman: Football player
Fun facts
- Drue is a rare spelling variant of the more common English name Drew.
- The name ultimately traces back to the Greek word 'andreios', the root of the biblical name Andrew.