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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Drexel — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Drex|Drexler
GermanicBoy↓ Fading

Drexel

DREK-sul · 2 syllables

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#6920
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#6920
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#4581 in 2020
5yr change
-629 ranks
Birth frequency
3.3 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6920 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Drexel

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6920

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
6
Higher than 6% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-629 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
15 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Drexel scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
GermanicModernBoy2-syllableStrongCraftsmanshipRareProfessionalContemporary
Character
bold determinationintellectual strengthambitious drivestrategic thinkingcommanding presence
STRONG
High confidence

Drexel is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6920 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -629 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6920 · very rare
Drexel at a Glance
Meaning:From German 'Drechsel', meaning turner or woodturner; also associated with precision and craftsmanship.
Language root:German · Middle High German
Peak rank:#4581 in 2020
5yr change:-629 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Drexel University
Institution (Philadelphia)
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Drexel · Overview
Summary

Drexel is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6920 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 10/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Drexel carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 629 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
drexel.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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