Drexel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDREK-suhl / /ˈdrɛksəl/English; French
Meaning
English: 'from the town of Dreux'; French: 'a surname derived from a place name'
Historical & Cultural Background
Drexel is derived from the name of a town in France, Dreux. The name has been used as a surname and has gained popularity as a given name in the United States. It is often associated with the Drexel family, particularly Francis Drexel, a prominent banker and philanthropist in the 19th century. The name has a modern appeal and is sometimes chosen for its unique sound.
Trend Summary
Drexel has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Drex
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Drexel was first seen in the United States in 1910. Drexel has ranked as high as #1082 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in West Virginia, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Drexel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Drexel (1930)
State | Births | Share |
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WV | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1910 | 5 |
1912 | 7 |
1913 | 12 |
1914 | 24 |
1915 | 11 |
1916 | 13 |
1917 | 23 |
1918 | 20 |
1919 | 15 |
1920 | 20 |
1921 | 12 |
1922 | 17 |
1923 | 12 |
1924 | 17 |
1925 | 23 |
1926 | 19 |
1927 | 17 |
1928 | 10 |
1929 | 16 |
1930 | 17 |
1931 | 17 |
1932 | 14 |
1933 | 13 |
1934 | 19 |
1935 | 15 |
1936 | 14 |
1937 | 9 |
1938 | 17 |
1939 | 13 |
1940 | 15 |
1941 | 15 |
1942 | 12 |
1943 | 6 |
1944 | 12 |
1945 | 11 |
1946 | 12 |
1947 | 14 |
1948 | 16 |
1949 | 12 |
1950 | 13 |
1951 | 19 |
1952 | 22 |
1953 | 21 |
1954 | 15 |
1955 | 19 |
1956 | 15 |
1957 | 27 |
1958 | 25 |
1959 | 18 |
1960 | 15 |
1961 | 17 |
1962 | 18 |
1963 | 16 |
1964 | 20 |
1965 | 26 |
1966 | 11 |
1967 | 15 |
1968 | 10 |
1969 | 14 |
1970 | 11 |
1971 | 9 |
1972 | 7 |
1973 | 7 |
1974 | 6 |
1975 | 5 |
1976 | 5 |
1978 | 8 |
1981 | 10 |
1982 | 11 |
1983 | 6 |
1984 | 5 |
1985 | 6 |
1986 | 14 |
1987 | 7 |
1988 | 5 |
1989 | 6 |
1990 | 9 |
1991 | 9 |
1992 | 5 |
1993 | 5 |
1994 | 6 |
1995 | 11 |
1999 | 8 |
2000 | 7 |
2001 | 8 |
2002 | 9 |
2003 | 8 |
2004 | 9 |
2005 | 6 |
2006 | 6 |
2007 | 9 |
2008 | 8 |
2009 | 12 |
2010 | 13 |
2011 | 16 |
2012 | 10 |
2013 | 14 |
2014 | 25 |
2015 | 20 |
2016 | 8 |
2017 | 8 |
2018 | 15 |
2019 | 16 |
2020 | 21 |
2021 | 7 |
2022 | 9 |
2023 | 14 |
2024 | 12 |