Dru
2 countries#2363 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dru was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,654 births recorded 1943–2025 · currently #2363 · peaked in 2004 with 152 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
150 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 1999 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
150 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1999 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dru’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2449 | — |
| 2007 | #2372 | ↑77 |
| 2008 | #3103 | ↓731 |
| 2009 | #2946 | ↑157 |
| 2010 | #2429 | ↑517 |
| 2011 | #3364 | ↓935 |
| 2012 | #3807 | ↓443 |
| 2013 | #3122 | ↑685 |
| 2014 | #3891 | ↓769 |
| 2015 | #4295 | ↓404 |
| 2016 | #3358 | ↑937 |
| 2017 | #2597 | ↑761 |
| 2018 | #2417 | ↑180 |
| 2019 | #2808 | ↓391 |
| 2020 | #2467 | ↑341 |
| 2021 | #2000 | ↑467 |
| 2022 | #2039 | ↓39 |
| 2023 | #1999 | ↑40 |
| 2024 | #2370 | ↓371 |
| 2025 | #2363 | ↑7 |
Frequently asked questions about Dru
Is Dru a popular name?
Yes — Dru currently ranks #2363 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dru more common for boys or girls?
Dru is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dru most popular?
Dru peaked in 2004 in United States, with 152 recorded births that year.
Is Dru rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dru’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2770 in 1950 to #2363 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dru?
At least 4,804 babies have been recorded with the name Dru across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Dru popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dru appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Dru?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dru include Clint, Daylon, Helios, Herman.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Dru in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.