Drusilla

Drusilla is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 girls in the United States.

Drusilla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Drusilla

Drusilla belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Drusilla first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #612 in 1886, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 2,930 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Drusilla in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#612 in 1886
Peak year
1955
Babies named Drusilla in 2024
7
Total since 1880
2,930

Drusilla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#4373 in 2003
Babies named Drusilla in 2025
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Drusilla mean?

The meaning of Drusilla is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Drusilla a boy or girl name?

Drusilla is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Drusilla?

Drusilla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Drusilla?

Drusilla first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #612 in 1886, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].