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Drusilla

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Pronounced droo-SIL-ah /druˈsɪl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine diminutive of the Roman family name Drusus (a Latin cognomen sometimes tied to 'strong' or 'dewy-eyed'); borne by a Herodian princess named in the Acts of the Apostles. Classical and vintage.Low

In 30 seconds: A classical Roman name: Drusilla is a feminine of Drusus, named in the Bible (said 'droo-SIL-ah'). Vintage and stately.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningA feminine diminutive of the Roman family name Drusus (a Latin cognomen sometimes tied to 'strong' or 'dewy-eyed'); borne by a Herodian princess named in the Acts of the Apostles. Classical and vintage.

U.S. rank (2024)#12475 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1955

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,930

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Drusilla is a feminine diminutive of the Roman Drusus, its exact sense debated, which we note. Known from a princess named in Acts and later Gothic fiction, it reads classical and vintage — rare in the U.S. (said 'droo-SIL-ah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, classical, and stately.

Did you know? Drusilla is a feminine form of the Roman name Drusus — borne by a Herodian princess mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles — a classical, vintage name with a stately ring (said 'droo-SIL-ah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Drusilla — feminine of Drusus; Roman/biblical (Acts); sense debated

Variations

DrucillaDrusilaDruscilla

Nicknames

DruSilla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Drusilla mean?

Drusilla is a feminine form of the Roman name Drusus; its exact sense is debated, which we note. It appears in the Acts of the Apostles.

How do you pronounce Drusilla?

It's said droo-SIL-ah /druˈsɪl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Drusilla a boy or girl name?

Drusilla is a girl's name.

How popular is Drusilla?

Drusilla is a rare name in the U.S.