Drusilla
Pronunciation: [ dr-oos-IHL-uh ]
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Meaning & Origin
Drusilla is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced dr-oos-IHL-uh.
Parents who love the name Drusilla often also consider Gara, Grady, Concepcion .
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Drusilla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,342 babies have been named Drusilla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Drusilla is past its peak , currently ranked #24,382 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,382
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Drusilla
Drusilla is a girl name .
Drusilla is currently ranked #24,382 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Drusilla include Dru, Drus, Drusy, Drusie, Drusi, Drusiy, Drusiie, Lla, Llay, Llaie, Dry, and Drie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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