Drey
Every Drey since 1985 — 448 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Drey
Drey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,319 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 448 American babies have been named Drey. Its peak came in 1995, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Drey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Drey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,319 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,503 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,007 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,861 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,106 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,105 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,677 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,070 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,752 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,809 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,925 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,293 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,082 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,253 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,015 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,343 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,844 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,373 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,577 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,811 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,571 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,371 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,198 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,170 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,370 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,574 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,651 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,832 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Drey in 2025?
Drey ranked #7,319 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 Drey?
448 babies have been named Drey in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Drey most popular?
Drey peaked in 1995, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Drey a boy or girl name?
Drey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Drey rising or falling?
Drey is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.