Dru
Gender-neutral name · English · Welsh
- US rank
- #2,363
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,249 in 1999
58 babies were named Dru in the US in 2025. It has climbed 104 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1943–2025
US births per million boys, 1950–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dru you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 29,412 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dru, 58 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dru would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDru first shows up in US birth records in 1943, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 82 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1999, when it reached #1,249.
- TrendDru has climbed 104 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,363. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedDru is most popular in Louisiana, where it ranks #672, followed by Tennessee (#927). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- Boy or girlDru is given to both boys and girls: 58% of the 100 babies named Dru in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Dru
Dru is a gender-neutral name of English and Welsh origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-dru”. US birth records list Dru for boys from 1950 to 2025, in 76 of those 76 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #1,249 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,363, with 58 babies. Of the 100 US babies named Dru in 2025, 42% were girls and 58% were boys.
Origin:English namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.2 | 315,315 girls |
| 1950s | 20 | 49,092 girls |
| 1960s | 11 | 88,106 girls |
| 1970s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
| 1980s | 8.4 | 118,765 girls |
| 1990s | 9.5 | 105,152 girls |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,928 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 64,350 girls |
| 2020s | 26 | 38,760 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.3 | 137,931 boys |
| 1960s | 13 | 79,808 boys |
| 1970s | 14 | 69,204 boys |
| 1980s | 19 | 53,648 boys |
| 1990s | 27 | 37,453 boys |
| 2000s | 27 | 37,189 boys |
| 2010s | 20 | 50,226 boys |
| 2020s | 38 | 26,385 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Dru
What is the origin of the name Dru?
Dru has English, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Dru a boy or girl name?
Both. Dru is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 42% of US babies named Dru were girls.
How popular is the name Dru?
Dru ranked #2,363 for US boys in 2025, given to 58 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#1,249).