Total births
318
Unisex name · since 1956
Dreux
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 318 babies named Dreux, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4458
- among boys today
- 318
- born since 1956
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Dreux is the #4458 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 318 recorded since 1956.
Dreux has 318 recorded births among boys since 1956, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4458 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2025.
- #4458 among boys today
- 318 born since 1956
- 2020s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dreux is currently the #4458 unisex name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 318 born since 1956, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4458
- among boys today
- 318
- born since 1956
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Dreux vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4458
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Dreux was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
36 babies were named Dreux in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Dreux compares
318 47th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dreux's all-time total is 13% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dreux | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 318 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dreux's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dreux's full recorded timeline at 2012, 75% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 25% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1959, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2021 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dreux at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#4,458
Active since
1956
Dreux popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Dreux popularity over time - girls
80 total births recorded since 2019 (Dreux as girls' name)
Dreux by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Dreux's strongest decade.
154 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Dreux births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 29
1950s
29 births
- 1960s 31
1960s
31 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 8
1990s
8 births
- 2010s
2010s
91 births
- 2020s
2020s
154 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 154 births (48% of all-time use).
Dreux by state
Where Dreux concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 25 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 17 | 5.3% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 1.9% |
Texas share of Dreux's total US births 7.9%
Even split
25 of 318 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dreux? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 318 babies named Dreux. Today it holds rank #4458 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 36 births.
When was Dreux most popular? ▼
Dreux was most popular in the 2020s decade with 154 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Dreux most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dreux are Texas (25 births), Louisiana (17 births), California (6 births).
Is Dreux a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dreux is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 318 births, and as a girl's name it has 80 births.
How long has the name Dreux been used? ▼
Dreux has been recorded in Social Security data since 1956, spanning 70 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Dreux? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Drew, Drexel, Dresden, Dre, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dreux's data
- Texas records the most Dreuxs (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dreux
Nearby Names Like Dreux
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dreux
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Dresden Boy
#4646 972 births
Dre Boy
#4261 856 births
Drevon Boy
#5541 761 births
Compare Dreux side by side: Dreux vs Drew Dreux vs Drexel Dreux vs Dresden
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1956–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dreux: #4458 Unisex Name - 318 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dreux. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dreux draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.