Is Drew a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Drew is commonly used as a Unisex name.

It’s currently ranked #473 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Drew Unisex

Popularity: #473 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationdroo / /druː/

English; Scottish

Meaning

English: brave; Scottish: manly

Historical & Cultural Background

Drew is often considered a diminutive of Andrew, which has roots in both Greek and Hebrew. The name Andrew has been popular in Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Andrew, one of the apostles. Drew has gained popularity as a standalone name, particularly in the 20th century. It is commonly used in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Drew has seen a steady popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.

Variants

International Variants

André (French)
Andreas (German)
Andrei (Russian)

Famous people named Drew

Drew Barrymore is an American actress and producer known for her roles in films such as 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' and 'Never Been Kissed'.

Drew Brees is a former American football quarterback who played for the New Orleans Saints and is regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

Drew Carey is an American actor and comedian best known for his role in 'The Drew Carey Show' and as the host of 'The Price Is Right'.

Drew Rosenhaus is a prominent sports agent known for representing high-profile NFL players.

Fictional characters named Drew

Drew is a character in the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents', known for being a rival to the main character Timmy Turner.

Drew is a character in the 'Drew Carey's Green Screen Show', where he participates in comedic sketches.

Sibling Suggestions

Jack Luke Ethan Ryan Cole Max Ben

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Drew was first seen in the United States in 1880. Drew has ranked as high as #249 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Drew has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Drew (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	57	12%
CA	51	10%
LA	24	5%
UT	22	4%
OH	20	4%
MI	20	4%
IL	20	4%
MN	19	4%
IN	19	4%
MA	17	3%
NY	17	3%
FL	16	3%
WA	16	3%
NC	14	3%
IA	13	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	6
1881	8
1882	11
1883	11
1884	8
1886	12
1888	10
1889	5
1890	5
1892	6
1893	5
1894	6
1895	5
1896	5
1897	6
1900	8
1904	8
1905	6
1906	6
1907	8
1909	5
1910	14
1911	7
1912	13
1913	21
1914	19
1915	26
1916	26
1917	26
1918	20
1919	26
1920	27
1921	23
1922	33
1923	22
1924	21
1925	21
1926	25
1927	24
1928	23
1929	22
1930	39
1931	30
1932	31
1933	30
1934	19
1935	25
1936	29
1937	20
1938	36
1939	44
1940	49
1941	48
1942	55
1943	74
1944	72
1945	88
1946	234
1947	213
1948	185
1949	206
1950	202
1951	195
1952	214
1953	213
1954	260
1955	260
1956	486
1957	470
1958	440
1959	540
1960	553
1961	569
1962	438
1963	421
1964	418
1965	409
1966	430
1967	373
1968	400
1969	374
1970	403
1971	314
1972	322
1973	303
1974	377
1975	376
1976	418
1977	484
1978	547
1979	625
1980	720
1981	917
1982	1,012
1983	1,376
1984	1,765
1985	2,276
1986	2,000
1987	1,759
1988	1,754
1989	2,012
1990	1,954
1991	1,804
1992	1,779
1993	1,854
1994	1,856
1995	2,180
1996	2,100
1997	1,994
1998	1,803
1999	2,009
2000	1,948
2001	1,565
2002	1,575
2003	1,572
2004	1,667
2005	1,950
2006	1,860
2007	1,831
2008	1,479
2009	1,263
2010	1,414
2011	1,232
2012	1,239
2013	1,179
2014	1,062
2015	896
2016	800
2017	675
2018	630
2019	552
2020	537
2021	578
2022	568
2023	549
2024	550