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Dreux

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Meaning of Dreux: French: 'from the town of Dreux'

Dreux is a boy's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 2489th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#2489

52 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

398

First recorded 1956 · peak 2025

Trend

rising

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 0 babies1997: 8 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 0 babies20002001: 0 babies2002: 0 babies2003: 0 babies2004: 0 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 0 babies2007: 0 babies2008: 0 babies2009: 0 babies2010: 0 babies20102011: 5 babies2012: 8 babies2013: 5 babies2014: 5 babies2015: 12 babies2016: 11 babies2017: 9 babies2018: 12 babies2019: 32 babies2020: 30 babies20202021: 50 babies2022: 32 babies2023: 27 babies2024: 35 babies2025: 52 babies
US babies named Dreux per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 52.

Gender split

80% boys · 20% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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