Drue
Meaningmanly · English form of Andrew
- US rank
- #3,314
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,957 in 1963
35 babies were named Drue in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,921 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Drue you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Drue, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Drue would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDrue first shows up in US birth records in 1893, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 132 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1963, when it reached #1,957.
- Then vs nowDrue is 2.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 48,780.
- TrendDrue has climbed 1,921 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,314. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedDrue is most popular in Louisiana, where it ranks #672. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlDrue is given to both boys and girls: 66% of the 104 babies named Drue in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningDrue is an English form of Andrew, which means “manly”.
About the name Drue
Drue is a boy name of English origin meaning “manly”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-rue”. US birth records list Drue for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 93 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1963, when it ranked #1,957 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,314, with 35 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.0 | 167,224 boys |
| 1920s | 4.3 | 234,192 boys |
| 1930s | 3.1 | 326,797 boys |
| 1940s | 2.4 | 418,410 boys |
| 1950s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 1960s | 5.9 | 169,205 boys |
| 1970s | 7.9 | 126,743 boys |
| 1980s | 8.1 | 124,224 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 83,403 boys |
| 2000s | 7.4 | 134,590 boys |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 142,857 boys |
| 2020s | 19 | 52,265 boys |
More English boy names
- 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
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Drue
What does the name Drue mean?
Drue means “manly” in English, as a form of Andrew.
What is the origin of the name Drue?
Drue has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Drue a boy or girl name?
Drue is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Drue?
Drue ranked #3,314 for US boys in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 1963 (#1,957).