87,578births recorded
11Countries
1Variants
1986Peak · British Columbia
#36Québec 2025
Drew is a boy name family recorded 87,578 times in 11 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Québec (#36 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1986, at 115.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Drew
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew | English | 78,592 | 🇺🇸 United States | #553 | 1985 | ▼ 33 % |
| Drew | English | 3,334 | 🏴 England & Wales | #976 | 2001 | ▼ 49 % |
| Drew | English | 2,722 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #542 | 1985 | ▼ 50 % |
| Drew | English | 922 | 🏴 Scotland | #560 | 2004 | ▼ 35 % |
| Drew | English | 800 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #608 | 1990 | ▼ 63 % |
| Drew | English | 798 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #442 | 1986 | ▲ 25 % |
Questions about Drew
How popular is the name Drew?
In 2025 it ranked #36 in Québec. Official registers record 87,578 births across 11 countries.
When was Drew most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1986, at 115.1 births per 100,000.
Is Drew a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Drew is a boy name.