Boy nameCurrently #4,213 in the USSteady
Dre
1 syllablePeak year: 19933 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dre's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Dre's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dre |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 56 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 25 |
Dre through the decades
- Dre peaked in 1993, when 56 babies were named Dre in the US.
- The 2020s were Dre's strongest decade, averaging 29 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Dre has risen 27% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Dre currently ranks #4,213 in the US and is holding steady.