Drew
How to say it: DROO · /ˈdru/
Short form of Andrew, from Greek 'Andreas' meaning 'manly'. Also functions as an independent given name.
Drew was the 498th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 940 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 10% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #515 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #498 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 940 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,187 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −10% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #515 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Drew peaked in the 1990s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Drew is about 1 in 133.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
Ireland: #411.
Famous people named Drew
- Drew Barrymore (born 1975)American actress
- Drew Weissman (born 1959)American physician-scientist
- Drew Carey (born 1958)American comedian
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