Drew
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Brave; Wise
Background: The name Drew originates from the Welsh name 'Drew', derived from the word 'druide', meaning 'brave'. In Gaelic contexts, Drew can also be associated with the meaning 'wise'.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#371
Total births
87,138
Most popular decade
1990s
(64,458 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-219 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
89.6% male
10.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #809
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak year births
- 2,276
- Peak rank
- #126
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 550
- Recent rank
- #542
Female
- First year
- 1918
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,869
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 404
- Peak rank
- #695
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 404
- Recent rank
- #695
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).