Drea
Every Drea since 1973 — 858 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Drea
Drea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,588 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 858 American babies have been named Drea. Its peak came in 2005, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Drea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Drea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,588 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,314 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,905 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,828 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,449 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,709 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,484 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,355 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,794 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,500 |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,548 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,294 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,945 |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,541 |
| 2011 | 43 | #3,621 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,423 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,509 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,051 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,850 |
| 2006 | 46 | #3,476 |
| 2005 | 50 | #3,137 |
| 2004 | 34 | #4,116 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,579 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,959 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,064 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,178 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,845 |
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Famous people named Drea
- Drea de Matteo Actor · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Drea in 2025?
Drea ranked #7,588 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Drea?
858 babies have been named Drea in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Drea most popular?
Drea peaked in 2005, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Drea a boy or girl name?
Drea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Drea rising or falling?
Drea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Drea?
Well-known people named Drea include Drea de Matteo (actor).