Dreux
Primarily a boy's name of French origin with 289 recorded births. Also given to 57 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A commune in Eure-et-Loir department, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
Dreux is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, derived from the ancient French commune of Dreux in the Eure-et-Loir region — itself named from the Gallic tribe Durocasses. As a given name, Dreux carries the quiet nobility of old French place-names.
Rare in the United States, Dreux offers parents a name with genuine French heritage and an aristocratic, understated elegance.
EtymologyShow more
Though Dreux dates back to 1956 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The French classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 289 recorded births, Dreux has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dreux has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1956.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 125 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 91 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 8 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 31 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 29 | — |
The Story of Dreux
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Dreux is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Dreux are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Dreux?
Only about 1 in every 156,522 babies born in 2024 was named Dreux — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1956, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 125 births that decade.
Dreux by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1956–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 | #4447 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4783 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4336 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3258 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4580 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4258 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6817 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8325 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7268 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6783 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12579 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12651 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9083 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12805 |
| 1997 | 8 | #6790 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6832 |
| 1969 | 6 | #4080 |
| 1968 | 5 | #4296 |
| 1963 | 5 | #4215 |
| 1962 | 5 | #4218 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Dreux as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Dreux has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 57 births since 2019.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1956–2024