Drexal
Of Germanic origin, meaning "bright valley".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Drexal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Drexal today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Drexal births was 1963 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Drexal. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Drexal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1963
6 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
1963 SSA rank
#3,744
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Drexal: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Drexal by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Drexal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Drexal
The given name Drexal is an uncommon name with uncertain origins. It does not appear to be derived from any known language, but it may be a modern invented name.
There are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that mention the name Drexal. It does not seem to have any direct connections to religious scriptures or significant historical events.
The earliest known recorded instances of the name Drexal are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century. However, due to its rarity, there are few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history.
One of the earliest known people with the name Drexal was Drexal Wilkins, an American artist and painter who lived from 1937 to 2012. He was known for his abstract expressionist works and was part of the vibrant New York art scene in the 1960s and 1970s.
Another individual named Drexal was Drexal Michaels, an American writer and journalist born in 1952. He gained recognition for his investigative reporting on political corruption and organized crime in the 1980s and 1990s.
In the field of sports, there was Drexal Jones, an American basketball player who played for several NBA teams in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was known for his defensive skills and tenacity on the court.
Drexal Palmer, born in 1967, was a British entrepreneur and businesswoman who founded a successful technology startup in the early 2000s. Her company was at the forefront of developing innovative software solutions for various industries.
Lastly, Drexal Singh, born in 1978, was an Indian-American environmentalist and activist. He gained recognition for his efforts in promoting sustainable practices and raising awareness about the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities.
While the name Drexal is relatively uncommon, these individuals have contributed to various fields, leaving their mark in their respective areas of expertise.
People
Drexal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Drexal as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Drexal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Drexal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Drexal going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Drexal a common name?
We classify Drexal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Drexal most popular?
The single biggest year for Drexal was 1963, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Drexal is about 64 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Drexal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Drexal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Drexal in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Drexal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Drexal in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Drexal can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Drexal?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.