Drusilla Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: dru-SIL-uh /drʊˈsɪlə/

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: fruitful; English: a diminutive form

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Drusilla has its roots in Latin, derived from the word "drusus," which means "strong" or "sturdy." The name was popularized in ancient Rome, where it was borne by several notable figures, including Drusilla of Mauretania, a princess of the 1st century BCE. The name made its way into Greek as "Drusilla," maintaining its association with strength and resilience.

The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Latin language during the Roman occupation and later through ecclesiastical Latin in the medieval period. Historically, Drusilla is most famously associated with the New Testament figure Drusilla, the daughter of King Herod Agrippa I, who is mentioned in the Book of Acts.

This connection to biblical narratives helped to solidify the name's presence in Christian contexts. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents throughout the Middle Ages, often linked to noble families and figures of significance, which contributed to its endurance in European culture.

Culturally, Drusilla has been associated with themes of strength and nobility, reflecting its etymological roots. The name has been used in literature and drama, often symbolizing a character of depth and complexity.

In addition, diminutive forms such as Dru or Drusie have emerged, providing affectionate alternatives while retaining the original's essence. The name's historical and cultural significance has allowed it to persist through the centuries, resonating with themes of strength and resilience in various narratives.

Famous people named Drusilla

In this section, you will find notable people named Drusilla. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Drusilla who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Drusilla Foer is an actress and television personality best known for her work on Italian television and her participation in the Sanremo Music Festival.

Fictional characters named Drusilla

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Drusilla is a fictional character from the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She is a powerful vampire known for her insanity and psychic abilities, serving as a major antagonist in the series.

Drusilla is a fictional character from the TV series Angel. She is a vampire with a tragic backstory, deeply connected to the character Spike and often portrayed as a manipulative and unpredictable figure.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Drusilla, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LucillaOctaviaClaudiaAureliaMarcellinaFlavia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Drusilla. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

PriscillaCeciliaIsabellaGabriellaEstellaMirabellaAnnabella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Drusilla was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Drusilla has ranked as high as #1797 nationally, which occurred in 1955, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Louisiana.

In the past 5 years the name Drusilla has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Drusilla is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Drusilla was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Drusilla.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 8 8
2024 7 7
2023 8 8
2021 9 9
2020 11 11
2019 6 6
2016 6 6
2015 6 6
2014 5 5
2012 6 6
2010 8 8
2009 6 6
2007 7 7
2004 7 7
2003 10 10
2001 7 7
2000 12 12
1999 7 7
1998 8 8
1997 8 8
1996 9 9
1995 12 12
1994 10 10
1993 16 16
1992 8 8
1991 10 10
1990 13 13
1989 7 7
1988 5 5
1987 7 7
1985 8 8
1983 8 8
1982 8 8
1981 10 10
1980 9 9
1979 12 12
1978 9 9
1977 10 10
1976 9 9
1975 8 8
1973 13 13
1972 9 9
1971 7 7
1970 11 11
1969 15 15
1968 16 16
1967 22 22
1966 31 31
1965 31 31
1964 30 30
1963 43 43
1962 47 47
1961 56 56
1960 57 57
1959 52 52
1958 57 57
1957 58 58
1956 60 60
1955 88 88
1954 59 59
1953 59 59
1952 58 58
1951 68 68
1950 63 63
1949 38 38
1948 42 42
1947 40 40
1946 32 32
1945 24 24
1944 39 39
1943 36 36
1942 35 35
1941 34 34
1940 35 35
1939 37 37
1938 30 30
1937 18 18
1936 31 31
1935 29 29
1934 38 38
1933 21 21
1932 31 31
1931 29 29
1930 32 32
1929 37 37
1928 37 37
1927 42 42
1926 46 46
1925 50 50
1924 35 35
1923 31 31
1922 32 32
1921 30 30
1920 40 40
1919 38 38
1918 36 36
1917 39 39
1916 36 36
1915 28 28
1914 38 38
1913 29 29
1912 30 30
1911 15 15
1910 26 26
1909 20 20
1908 11 11
1907 10 10
1906 7 7
1904 12 12
1903 14 14
1902 14 14
1901 8 8
1900 10 10
1899 9 9
1898 13 13
1896 8 8
1895 15 15
1894 5 5
1893 7 7
1891 9 9
1890 9 9
1889 8 8
1888 11 11
1887 6 6
1886 14 14
1884 6 6
1883 8 8
1880 8 8

Top States for Drusilla (1967)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%