Drea Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDRAY-uh / /ˈdreɪ.ə/Greek; Italian
Meaning
Greek: brave; Italian: short form of Andrea
Historical & Cultural Background
Drea is often considered a diminutive of Andrea, which has roots in Greek and Italian cultures. The name Andrea means 'manly' or 'brave' in Greek. In modern usage, Drea has emerged as a standalone name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is relatively uncommon but has gained some popularity in recent years.
Trend Summary
Drea has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dre
- Dreya
International Variants
- Andrea (Italian)
- Andréa (French)
Famous people named Drea
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Drea was first seen in the United States in 1973. Drea has ranked as high as #1300 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Drea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Drea (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 46 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 32 |