Dre
3 countries#5608 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dre was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
861 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #5608 · peaked in 1993 with 56 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
264 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
261 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 2003 with 17 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2017–2017 · peaked in 2017 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dre’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5303 | — |
| 2007 | #4996 | ↑307 |
| 2008 | #4714 | ↑282 |
| 2009 | #4429 | ↑285 |
| 2010 | #4517 | ↓88 |
| 2011 | #3114 | ↑1403 |
| 2012 | #4251 | ↓1137 |
| 2013 | #3864 | ↑387 |
| 2014 | #4014 | ↓150 |
| 2015 | #3684 | ↑330 |
| 2016 | #4776 | ↓1092 |
| 2017 | #3586 | ↑1190 |
| 2018 | #3793 | ↓207 |
| 2019 | #3347 | ↑446 |
| 2020 | #3918 | ↓571 |
| 2021 | #3242 | ↑676 |
| 2022 | #3617 | ↓375 |
| 2023 | #4112 | ↓495 |
| 2024 | #4200 | ↓88 |
| 2025 | #5608 | ↓1408 |
Frequently asked questions about Dre
Is Dre a popular name?
Yes — Dre currently ranks #5608 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dre more common for boys or girls?
Dre is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dre most popular?
Dre peaked in 1993 in United States, with 56 recorded births that year.
Is Dre rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dre’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6941 in 1989 to #5608 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dre?
At least 1,125 babies have been recorded with the name Dre across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Dre popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dre appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Dre?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dre include Donavon.
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