Holding steady.
Popularity of Drury since 1885
Babies named Drury per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Drury's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 43 |
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Drury is a rare masculine given name in the United States, with its peak year of use in 1885 according to Social Security records. Since then, it has remained extremely uncommon, with too few annual births to calculate a rank or a 1-in-N figure. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating no recent revival. While no top states are recorded for Drury, its historical use suggests a scattered pattern across the country. As a surname-turned-first-name, Drury carries an air of antiquity and may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with English origins. Its uncertain etymology adds a layer of mystery, rooted in either geography or medieval terms of affection.
Drury is a transferred use of the English surname, which has several possible origins. It may derive from a place name, such as Drury in Lancashire, or from the Old French 'druerie' meaning 'love' or 'friendship.' Another theory connects it to the Middle English 'druerie,' a term for love tokens. The name was established as a surname in England by the 13th century and later came into use as a given name, particularly in the 19th century.
Sibling names for Drury
Names that share Drury's style, for a brother or sister.
