Dru
A diminutive of the male given name Andrew, also used as a formal given name.
Every Dru since 1943 — 4,654 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dru
Dru is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,366 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1943, 4,654 American babies have been named Dru — about 60% boys and 40% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2004, when 152 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 Dru stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dru 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 | 42 | #3,594 | 58 | #2,366 |
| 2024 | 46 | #3,417 | 59 | #2,382 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,396 | 76 | #2,004 |
| 2022 | 42 | #3,664 | 74 | #2,042 |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,697 | 74 | #2,004 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,193 | 52 | #2,475 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,032 | 44 | #2,819 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,175 | 54 | #2,425 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,602 | 48 | #2,606 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,180 | 33 | #3,381 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,883 | 23 | #4,329 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,199 | 26 | #3,933 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,363 | 35 | #3,143 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,870 | 27 | #3,826 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,107 | 32 | #3,384 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,626 | 51 | #2,440 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,634 | 40 | #2,965 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,479 | 37 | #3,125 |
| 2007 | 29 | #4,993 | 54 | #2,383 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,490 | 50 | #2,457 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,895 | 58 | #2,118 |
| 2004 | 80 | #2,211 | 72 | #1,752 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,709 | 45 | #2,367 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,158 | 46 | #2,262 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,065 | 55 | #1,963 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,823 | 79 | #1,520 |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,910 | 46 | #1,868 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,000 | 29 | #2,390 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,760 | 40 | #1,603 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,389 | 23 | #2,237 |
| 1975 | — | — | 26 | #1,850 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,302 | 31 | #1,530 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,450 | 28 | #1,460 |
| 1960 | 36 | #1,899 | 21 | #1,784 |
| 1955 | 44 | #1,544 | 13 | #2,242 |
| 1950 | 24 | #1,971 | 8 | #2,834 |
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Famous people named Dru
- Dru Drury Politician · 1725–1804
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dru mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Andrew, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is the name Dru in 2025?
Dru ranked #2,366 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dru?
4,654 babies have been named Dru in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dru most popular?
Dru peaked in 2004, when 152 newborns received the name.
Is Dru a boy or girl name?
Dru is used for both: about 40% of babies named Dru have been girls and 60% boys.
Is the name Dru rising or falling?
Dru is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dru?
Well-known people named Dru include Dru Drury (politician).