Declining since 2012, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Drea since 1973
Babies named Drea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 290 |
| 2010s | 348 |
| 2020s | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Drea is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973. It saw its highest usage in the 2000s, peaking in 2005, but has been on a downward trend since 2012. As of 2025, it ranks 7,491, with an incidence of approximately 1 in every 114,805 births. Its origins are modern; the name likely evolved as a short form of Andrea or a creative variant of names like Dree. Though its meaning is uncertain, its simplicity and melodic sound appeal to parents seeking a unique name. Drea has no strong association with any particular region or state, reflecting its rare and scattered use across the country.
Drea is a modern name that likely originated as a nickname or variant of Andrea, a feminine form of Andrew, which derives from the Greek Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'warrior'. It may also be influenced by other names or creative spelling. The name has been in use in the United States since at least the 1970s, with a peak in popularity during the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Dree
Sibling names for Drea
Names that share Drea's style, for a brother or sister.
