Holding steady.
Popularity of Druscilla since 1914
Babies named Druscilla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Druscilla's real moment was 1932.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 72 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 102 |
| 1950s | 116 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Druscilla is a distinctly rare name, first recorded in the United States in 1914. It experienced its peak in 1932, a time when many classical and Roman-inspired names saw revival. Despite that peak, it has never reached the level of common usage, with a stable trajectory that suggests it remains a niche choice. The name's rarity is highlighted by its absence from rank lists; it has never appeared in the top 1,000 since the Social Security Administration began tracking. No state data is available for Druscilla, further underscoring its scarcity. The name appeals to those drawn to ancient Roman history and the ethereal sound of its diminutive form, offering a unique alternative to more familiar names like Drusilla.
Druscilla is a feminine diminutive of the Roman cognomen Drusus, a name borne by several notable figures in the Julio-Claudian dynasty. While the exact etymology of Drusus is uncertain, it is often linked to the Celtic root *dru- (strong, vigorous) or to the Latin 'durus' (hard). The name was used in ancient Rome and later revived in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has seen sporadic use since the early 20th century, with a small peak in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Drusy, Cilla, Dru
Variants: Drusilla
Sibling names for Druscilla
Names that share Druscilla's style, for a brother or sister.
