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How Many People Are Named Drew?
Estimated people named Drew living in the U.S. today
81,894
Gender distribution
89% male · 11% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 87,138
- Peak year: 1995 (2,460 births)
- Estimated living today: 81,894
Drew by age group — who carries the name today?
Drew popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Drew
Drew has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 87,138 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 81,894 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,174 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Drews you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Drew in the US?
An estimated 81,894 people named Drew are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Drew rare — about 1 in 4,174 Americans.
Is Drew a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Drew is 89% male and 11% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Drew most popular?
Drew peaked in 1995, when 2,460 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Drew?
Drew ranks #627 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).