Drew
Boy name · #553 in 2025 · Uniqueness 56/100
Drew is currently the #553 boy name in the United States — 541 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #363, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,327 boys born in 2025 was named Drew.
Babies named Drew per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 145-year story
Drew first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1985, when 2,276 boys were named Drew — good for #126 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Drew in class?
Drew scores 56 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Drew is most common
Geography matters for names, and Drew is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Drews were TX (61), CA (47), FL (24), NY (24), LA (22). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Drew
Statistically, parents drawn to Drew tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Dane, Mathew, Devin, Julio, and Kyle.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Drew | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 541 | #553 |
| 2024 | 551 | #542 |
| 2023 | 549 | #539 |
| 2022 | 568 | #521 |
| 2021 | 579 | #508 |
| 2020 | 538 | #531 |
| 2019 | 552 | #517 |
| 2018 | 631 | #461 |
| 2017 | 675 | #454 |
| 2016 | 800 | #398 |
| 2015 | 896 | #363 |
| 2014 | 1,062 | #323 |
| 2013 | 1,179 | #299 |
| 2012 | 1,239 | #282 |
| 2011 | 1,232 | #285 |
| 2010 | 1,414 | #247 |
| 2009 | 1,263 | #273 |
| 2008 | 1,479 | #244 |
| 2007 | 1,831 | #215 |
| 2006 | 1,860 | #207 |
| 2005 | 1,950 | #198 |
| 2004 | 1,667 | #212 |
| 2003 | 1,572 | #222 |
| 2002 | 1,575 | #217 |
| 2001 | 1,565 | #219 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Drew a popular boy name?
Drew ranked #553 among boys in 2025 with 541 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #363.
When was the name Drew most popular?
Drew peaked in 1985, when 2,276 American boys received the name (ranked #126 that year). Since 1985 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Drew?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,327 newborn American boys was named Drew. It scores 56/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.