Drusilla

Girl name

Drusilla has been given to 2,938 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1955. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Drusilla.

Meaning & origin /dɹuˈsɪlə/

Borrowed from Latin Drūsilla, feminine diminutive form of the cognomen Drūsus.

Origin: Latin

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,938

Peak year

1955 (88 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▲ +33%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Drusilla — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Drucillagirl

3,571 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Drusilla.

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Rosanngirl

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Beckiegirl

2,851 babies since 1882

Vernettagirl

3,031 babies since 1897

Andreeunisex

3,034 babies since 1915

Barrieunisex

3,045 babies since 1924

Georginegirl

2,807 babies since 1881

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FAQ

How popular is the name Drusilla?

Drusilla has been given to 2,938 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Drusilla peak?

Drusilla peaked in 1955, when 88 babies were given the name.

Is Drusilla a girl or boy name?

Drusilla is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Drusilla are girls).

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