Drexel
Every Drexel since 1910 — 1,444 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Drexel
Drexel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,318 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 1,444 American babies have been named Drexel. Its peak came in 1914, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Drexel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Drexel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 11 | #7,318 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #6,944 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,296 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,491 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,005 |
| 2020 | — | — | 21 | #4,583 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,635 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,842 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,069 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,071 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,761 |
| 2014 | — | — | 25 | #4,042 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #5,998 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,704 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,492 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,452 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #6,906 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,217 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,372 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,033 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,462 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,709 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,055 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,197 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,743 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,452 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,236 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,501 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,001 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,706 |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #2,944 |
| 1965 | — | — | 26 | #1,533 |
| 1960 | — | — | 14 | #2,241 |
| 1955 | — | — | 19 | #1,806 |
| 1950 | — | — | 13 | #2,133 |
| 1945 | — | — | 11 | #2,161 |
| 1940 | — | — | 15 | #1,826 |
| 1935 | — | — | 15 | #1,856 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,166 | 17 | #1,844 |
| 1925 | — | — | 23 | #1,599 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,076 | 20 | #1,772 |
| 1915 | — | — | 11 | #2,346 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,659 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Drexel in 2025?
Drexel ranked #7,318 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Drexel?
1,444 babies have been named Drexel in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Drexel most popular?
Drexel peaked in 1914, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Drexel a boy or girl name?
Drexel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Drexel rising or falling?
Drexel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.