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Summary

Dru is a Celtic name meaning 'oak tree', representing strength and endurance. It has evolved from historical forms like Drui and Druidh. The name does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 20th century. Today, it is viewed as a modern and unique name, associated with nature, and has variants such as Druce and Drusilla.

The name Dru is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dru has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dru' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2215th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1819th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1946th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2141st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2599th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8498th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1984th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5674th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5401st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4771st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4250th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dru' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.