Total births
1,304
Unisex name · since 1915
Drue
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 1,304 babies named Drue, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3173
- among boys today
- 1,304
- born since 1915
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Drue is the #3173 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,304 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Drue recorded 1,304 times among boys since 1915, holding rank #3173 nationally today, ahead of 78% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #3173 among boys today
- 1,304 born since 1915
- 1990s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Drue is currently the #3173 unisex name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 1,304 born since 1915, peaking in the 1990s.
- #3173
- among boys today
- 1,304
- born since 1915
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Drue vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3173
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Drue was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
46 babies were named Drue in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Drue compares
1,304 Top 27% higher than 73% of 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
Drue's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Drue | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,304 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Drue's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Drue splits its recorded history at 1978: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1920 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 46 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Drue at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,173
Active since
1915
Drue popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Drue popularity over time - girls
1,132 total births recorded since 1893 (Drue as girls' name)
Drue by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Drue's strongest decade.
232 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Drue births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 27
1910s
27 births
- 1920s 47
1920s
47 births
- 1930s 33
1930s
33 births
- 1940s 37
1940s
37 births
- 1950s 59
1950s
59 births
- 1960s
1960s
113 births
- 1970s
1970s
129 births
- 1980s
1980s
150 births
- 1990s
1990s
232 births
- 2000s
2000s
148 births
- 2010s
2010s
131 births
- 2020s
2020s
198 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 232 births (18% of all-time use).
How Drue compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Drue's total volume
Drue vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Drue by state
Where Drue concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 40 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #3 | California | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Drue's total US births 3.1%
Even split
40 of 1,304 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Drue? ▼
Drue has been given to 1,304 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3173 as of the latest data. 46 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Drue most popular? ▼
Drue was most popular in the 1990s decade with 232 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Drue most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Drue are Texas (40 births), Louisiana (11 births), California (7 births).
Is Drue a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Drue is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,304 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,132 births.
How long has the name Drue been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Drue since 1915 -- 111 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Drue? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dru, Drury, Drummond, Druv, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Drue's data
- Drue's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (232 total births) through the 2020s (198) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Drues (40 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 Drue
Nearby Names Like Drue
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Drue
Dru Boy
#2378 2,788 births
Drury Boy
214 births
Drummond Boy
20 births
Druv Boy
10 births
Druey Boy
5 births
Compare Drue side by side: Drue vs Dru Drue vs Drury Drue vs Drummond
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Drue
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, 1915–2025 (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. "Drue: #3173 Unisex Name - 1,304 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/drue. 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 Drue 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.