Drew Chouinard

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Drew Chouinard — manly
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Drew Chouinard is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Drew is a masculine given name of Irish origin. Drew () is both a surname and a given name. A son of Charlemagne had that name, and it became popular in France as Dreus and Drues. Another source was the county of Dreux, also in France, ruled by the Counts of Dreux from the 12th century onward. The name was introduced to England by the Normans, in 1066 at the time of the Conquest, and is first found there in the Domesday Book. Another derivation is from the Irish Ó Draoi, literally meaning "Descendant of the Druid". As a male given name, it can be a shortened version of Andrew. The surname Chouinard: Surname Bobby Chouinard (born 1972), Filipino-American baseball player Eric Chouinard (born 1980), American-Canadian ice hockey player Guy Chouinard (1956–2025), Canadian ice hockey player Josée Chouinard (born 1969), Canadian figure skater Julien Chouinard (1929–1987), Puisne Justice of the Canadian Supreme Court Marc Chouinard (born 1977), Canadian ice hockey player Marie Chouinard (born 1955), Canadian dancer and choreographer Mathieu Chouinard (born 1980), Canadian ice hockey player Yvon Chouinard (born 1938), American climber and businessman former name of Patagonia, Inc. Drew is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Drew reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Drew

Meaning: manly

Irish

Drew () is both a surname and a given name. A son of Charlemagne had that name, and it became popular in France as Dreus and Drues. Another source was the county of Dreux, also in France, ruled by the Counts of Dreux from the 12th century onward. The name was introduced to England by the Normans, in 1066 at the time of the Conquest, and is first found there in the Domesday Book. Another derivation is from the Irish Ó Draoi, literally meaning "Descendant of the Druid". As a male given name, it can be a shortened version of Andrew.

Surname: Chouinard

English

Surname Bobby Chouinard (born 1972), Filipino-American baseball player Eric Chouinard (born 1980), American-Canadian ice hockey player Guy Chouinard (1956–2025), Canadian ice hockey player Josée Chouinard (born 1969), Canadian figure skater Julien Chouinard (1929–1987), Puisne Justice of the Canadian Supreme Court Marc Chouinard (born 1977), Canadian ice hockey player Marie Chouinard (born 1955), Canadian dancer and choreographer Mathieu Chouinard (born 1980), Canadian ice hockey player Yvon Chouinard (born 1938), American climber and businessman former name of Patagonia, Inc.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Drew is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Drew by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Drew Chouinard

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Drew Chouinard:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Drew?
The first name Drew originates from Irish. Drew () is both a surname and a given name. A son of Charlemagne had that name, and it became popular in France as Dreus and Drues. Another source was the county of Dreux, also in France, ruled by the Counts of Dreux from the 12th century onward. The name was introduced to England by the Normans, in 1066 at the time of the Conquest, and is first found there in the Domesday Book. Another derivation is from the Irish Ó Draoi, literally meaning "Descendant of the Druid". As a male given name, it can be a shortened version of Andrew.
When was Drew most popular?
The name Drew reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Chouinard?
The surname Chouinard originates from English. Surname Bobby Chouinard (born 1972), Filipino-American baseball player Eric Chouinard (born 1980), American-Canadian ice hockey player Guy Chouinard (1956–2025), Canadian ice hockey player Josée Chouinard (born 1969), Canadian figure skater Julien Chouinard (1929–1987), Puisne Justice of the Canadian Supreme Court Marc Chouinard (born 1977), Canadian ice hockey player Marie Chouinard (born 1955), Canadian dancer and choreographer Mathieu Chouinard (born 1980), Canadian ice hockey player Yvon Chouinard (born 1938), American climber and businessman former name of Patagonia, Inc.
What are the origins of the name Drew Chouinard?
The name Drew Chouinard combines two different traditions: the first name Drew has Irish roots, while the surname Chouinard originates from English.
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